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<h4 class="title">The One Ski Skill You Need</h4>
<div class="caption">Who cares if you can’t carve a turn—that is, tip a ski on edge, bend it, and ride it through an unskidded arc, leaving a clean, curved trench behind in the snow? Skiing down mountains is still the coolest thing ever invented, even if you skid every turn. <p>But fewer than one in 10 of us, our snow pros said. And a lot of us <em>think </em>we’re carving, they said, but aren’t. So let’s fix it. Our PSIA instructors offer their best guidance for helping you finally tip and rip, as well as some general thoughts on carving.</p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-320.jpg" alt="Michael Iman, Sugarbowl California | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Michael Iman, Sugarbowl, California</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Outside, Inside </strong><strong></strong> <p>Top skiers focus on making the outside ski very dominant from the get-go and keeping it that way through the shaping phase, then adding the inside ski toward the exit of the turn to set up early weight transfer. Watch Ted Ligety. His inside ski acts as an inrigger while the outside ski does most of the carving. Simply put, start the turn on the outside ski and finish it with the inside ski. The outside ski is the rider; the inside ski is the decider.</p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-256.jpg" alt="Shrem White, Smugglers’ Notch Vermont | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Shrem White, Smugglers’ Notch, Vermont</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Shin To Win </strong><strong></strong> <p>Rather than focusing on standing on the outside ski, notice what you’re doing with the inside ski. You need to feel your shin in the uphill corner of your inside ski boot. The steeper the hill, or faster the speed, the more you need to focus on actively bending your inside leg at the knee and ankle, so you can feel the shin in the corner. Otherwise, that inside foot slips ahead of your hips and you start your next turn on the heel.</p> <p><strong>Shades Of Carve </strong><strong></strong></p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-236.jpg" alt="Jeff Harriman, Beaver Creek Colorado | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Jeff Harriman, Beaver Creek, Colorado</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>The Pure Carve </strong><strong></strong> <p>Many skiers believe they are carving just because they are on a “carving ski.” But in a true carved turn, the tails of both skis follow in the same tracks as the tips, with no skidding.</p> <p><strong>Widen Your Stance </strong><strong></strong></p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/ski0116_carve3r1.jpg" alt="Ben Powers, Middlebury Snowbowl Vermont | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Ben Powers, Middlebury Snowbowl, Vermont</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Speed And Space </strong> <p>You’ll need skis with sharp edges. Boots should fit well for maximum feel and be fairly stiff. Ski with your weight forward; the fronts of your skis do the bulk of the work. Distribute your weight almost evenly between skis, with perhaps 60 percent of it on your downhill edge. And give yourself room to let it rip. It takes a bit of speed to bend a ski.</p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-249.jpg" alt="Ole Retlev, Deer Valley Utah | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Ole Retlev, Deer Valley, Utah</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Most Never Will</strong><strong></strong> <p>It’s the most effortless way of skiing: put the ski on an edge and let its design take care of the rest. Most recreational skiers will never learn. They don’t have the right stance and balance. But they’re still having plenty of fun.</p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-273.jpg" alt="Tom Burch, Vail Colorado | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Tom Burch, Vail, Colorado</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Phil-Like Arcs </strong><strong></strong> <p>A Keystone instructor who was an early Elan SCX convert used it in the weekly instructors’ race and beat Phil Mahre. Phil was so incredulous he immediately tried it. Stuff like that was happening all over the country in the 1990s, changing the perception that shaped skis were only for beginners.</p> <p><strong>Off-Piste, Less Edge </strong><strong></strong></p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-342.jpg" alt="Steven Brown, Sun Valley Idaho | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Steven Brown, Sun Valley, Idaho</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Cheap Thrill </strong><strong></strong> <p>Carving can be the best sensation in skiing: feeling the forces build up through your feet, accelerating across the fall line in complete control. And you don’t have to wait for the rare gift of powder. You can experience that awesome feeling every day.</p> <p><strong>Tip Them Together </strong><strong></strong></p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-252.jpg" alt="Stephen Barry, Stowe Vermont | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Stephen Barry, Stowe, Vermont</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>A Downside Of Wide Skis </strong><strong></strong> <p>People are actually getting worse at carving because of wider skis, which are great for deeper snow but are a detriment to learning to carve.</p> <p><strong>Speed Control </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>Most skiers twist their skis at the top of the turn, skidding to control speed. Instead, use turn shape to control speed, with round turns that go across rather than down the hill.</p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/ski0116_carve1b.jpg" alt="Eriks Grivins, Lost Trail Powder Mountain Montana | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Eriks Grivins, Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Carve Snobs </strong><strong></strong> <p>We tend to mock those unsmiling carved-turn elitists because we don’t understand that they can have controlled fun on groomed snow going really fast yet not show it. But yes, they sometimes sneer at those who do not possess carving skills.</p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/ski0116_carve4.jpg" alt="Marylu Cianciolo, Chicago Snow Studio Illinois | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="665" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Marylu Cianciolo, Chicago Snow Studio, Illinois</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Upper-Body Stability </strong><strong></strong> <p>Instructors and students often think the key to carving is just tipping the skis on edge. Beautiful carved-turn skiing also requires the ability to turn with your legs under a solid core and stable hips that face downhill.</p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-352.jpg" alt="Josh Mondry, Aspen Colorado | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Josh Mondry, Aspen, Colorado</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Progression</strong><strong></strong> <p>True carving is a difficult skill. Start with simple carved arcs, one arc at a time, until you can tip your skis simultaneously, balance on your edges, and make a clean arc. Then move to “railroad tracks” on gentle terrain until you can make continuous linked turns. Then take it to progressively steeper terrain, increasing the tipping movements and widening the turns.</p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-347.jpg" alt="Celia Enos Perillo, Waterville Valley New Hampshire | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Celia Enos Perillo, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>A Common Delusion </strong><strong></strong> <p>I just had this conversation with a longtime skier who thinks he’s carving. He’s not. As we rode the lift, I pointed out skiers who were also not carving. Which was all of them. He finally concluded with this statement: “I define carving differently than you do.” Then he said carving is “different” from when he learned. Believe me, he’s probably never carved a single turn.</p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-361.jpg" alt="Alfred Jackson, Tyrol Basin Wisconsin | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Alfred Jackson, Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Once You Get It... </strong><strong></strong> <p>Only once you’ve experienced a carved turn can you realize the importance of knowing how and when to put your skis up on edge. Most intermediate skiers have never felt the sensation, so they can’t figure out what the fuss is about. Once we can trick a student into letting go and relying on his edges and sidecut to turn, everything else we teach begins to make sense.</p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-555.jpg" alt="Steve Ikeda, Kirkwood California | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Steve Ikeda, Kirkwood, California</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>The Edging Spectrum </strong><strong></strong> <p>Carving is the extreme end of the spectrum of edge control that starts with skidding and moves through smearing to carving. If you can’t carve, you’re not an expert. You might be able to flail your way down the steepest runs, but if you can’t set an edge, you’re not quite there yet.</p> <p><strong>Break The Skidding Habit </strong><strong></strong></p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/ski0116_carvepow.jpg" alt="Alain Bertrand, Chamonix France | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="1503" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Alain Bertrand, Chamonix, France</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Au Contraire </strong><strong></strong> <p>Carving is of little practical use, an overblown fad that hurts ski schools’ business, as 90 percent of our students simply ask for a brake and a steering wheel. Carving is extolled by racers, whose purpose is to go fast and straight. Recreational skiers, whose purpose is to check speed and turn at a whim, have been led to think of it as the turn.</p></div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-597.jpg" alt="Sam Tollett, Boston Mills Ohio | How to Ski Tips" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">Sam Tollett, Boston Mills, Ohio</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>The Garland Drill </strong><strong></strong> <p>A lot of people think they’re carving but are not. They think they have a nice edge angle, but they’re just stuck at the boundary between the skid and the beginning of carved turns. One drill I like to use with my students is the garland. Glide across the hill engaging and releasing your edges, going down the slope just enough to keep moving. Your tracks will look like a garland on a Christmas tree.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Michael Rogan, Portillo, Chile and Heavenly, California</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Tip, Don’t Steer </strong><strong></strong> <p>Think first about tipping your skis from edge to edge, which is done with the feet and ankles, rather than changing the direction they’re pointed by using lots of upper-body twisting. If you change where the ski is pointed on the face of a clock, that denotes twisting and steering and pivoting. Instead, leave it at 12 o’clock and concentrate on tipping rather than twisting.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Paul Geoghegan, Ski Bradford, Massachusetts</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Minimal Effort </strong><strong></strong> <p>The sweet spot in all sports is the maximum achievement with the least effort. Think of your perfect golf or tennis shot. It’s effortless. Carving gives you maximum exhilaration with the least effort, and it allows skiers to achieve at a high level late in life. You might not be able to ski bumps into your 70s, but you will be able to carve.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Tim Carbone, Okemo, Vermont</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Breaking The Habit </strong><strong></strong> <p>A wide stance helps. Try to stay off the tails of your skis. Strive for high edge angles and good upper/lower body separation through hip angulation. Breaking ingrained habits can be hard, but the rewards are awesome.</p></div>
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http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/25-tips-carve-ski#commentsHow To InstructionHow-toLearn From the ProsSki Performancecarvinghow to skilearn to skipsiaSki TipsCURRENT_SITE55611960http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201601/carvingpackage-tout.jpg55611959How to Carve a Ski toutThe carved turn is a thing of beauty, and yet it eludes the vast majority of skiers. Twenty years after the advent of deep-sidecut skis, it’s time to unlock their magic and let the skidding masses in on the secret.gallery55611976http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/ski0116_carve1c.jpgKeri BascettaThe One Ski Skill You Need
<p>Who cares if you can’t carve a turn—that is, tip a ski on edge, bend it, and ride it through an unskidded arc, leaving a clean, curved trench behind in the snow? Skiing down mountains is still the coolest thing ever invented, even if you skid every turn.</p> <p>But fewer than one in 10 of us, our snow pros said. And a lot of us <em>think </em>we’re carving, they said, but aren’t. So let’s fix it. Our PSIA instructors offer their best guidance for helping you finally tip and rip, as well as some general thoughts on carving.</p>
55611966http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-320.jpgKeri BascettaMichael Iman, Sugarbowl, California
<p><strong>Outside, Inside </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>Top skiers focus on making the outside ski very dominant from the get-go and keeping it that way through the shaping phase, then adding the inside ski toward the exit of the turn to set up early weight transfer. Watch Ted Ligety. His inside ski acts as an inrigger while the outside ski does most of the carving. Simply put, start the turn on the outside ski and finish it with the inside ski. The outside ski is the rider; the inside ski is the decider.</p>
55611964http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-256.jpgKeri BascettaShrem White, Smugglers’ Notch, Vermont
<p><strong>Shin To Win </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>Rather than focusing on standing on the outside ski, notice what you’re doing with the inside ski. You need to feel your shin in the uphill corner of your inside ski boot. The steeper the hill, or faster the speed, the more you need to focus on actively bending your inside leg at the knee and ankle, so you can feel the shin in the corner. Otherwise, that inside foot slips ahead of your hips and you start your next turn on the heel.</p> <p><strong>Shades Of Carve </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>“Carving” is getting harder to define, particularly now that you have one of the last bastions of carving—racing— talking about hybrid turns like skarving (skidding/ carving) and stivoting (steering/ pivoting).</p>
55611961http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-236.jpgKeri BascettaJeff Harriman, Beaver Creek, Colorado
<p><strong>The Pure Carve </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>Many skiers believe they are carving just because they are on a “carving ski.” But in a true carved turn, the tails of both skis follow in the same tracks as the tips, with no skidding.</p> <p><strong>Widen Your Stance </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>One of the most common errors is attempting to carve with too narrow a stance. Pretend you’re riding a horse, keeping your feet as far apart as you can while progressively tipping both feet. After a few turns like this, let your stance narrow to hip width. Then, as Kramer would say, “Giddy-up!”</p>
55611978http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/ski0116_carve3r1.jpgJonathan SelkowitzBen Powers, Middlebury Snowbowl, Vermont
<p><strong>Speed And Space </strong></p> <p>You’ll need skis with sharp edges. Boots should fit well for maximum feel and be fairly stiff. Ski with your weight forward; the fronts of your skis do the bulk of the work. Distribute your weight almost evenly between skis, with perhaps 60 percent of it on your downhill edge. And give yourself room to let it rip. It takes a bit of speed to bend a ski.</p>
55611962http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-249.jpgKeri BascettaOle Retlev, Deer Valley, Utah
<p><strong>Most Never Will</strong><strong></strong></p> <p>It’s the most effortless way of skiing: put the ski on an edge and let its design take care of the rest. Most recreational skiers will never learn. They don’t have the right stance and balance. But they’re still having plenty of fun.</p>
55611965http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-273.jpgKeri BascettaTom Burch, Vail, Colorado
<p><strong>Phil-Like Arcs </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>A Keystone instructor who was an early Elan SCX convert used it in the weekly instructors’ race and beat Phil Mahre. Phil was so incredulous he immediately tried it. Stuff like that was happening all over the country in the 1990s, changing the perception that shaped skis were only for beginners.</p> <p><strong>Off-Piste, Less Edge </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>When I work with good skiers in the bumps and bowls at Vail, the starting point is almost always getting them to reduce their edge angle. In bumps, too much edge causes you to be shot across the hill into the adjacent bump. In crud and on steep pitches, too much edge causes a multitude of issues. Wider skis can exacerbate the problem, making it nearly impossible to carve short turns.</p>
55611967http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-342.jpgKeri BascettaSteven Brown, Sun Valley, Idaho
<p><strong>Cheap Thrill </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>Carving can be the best sensation in skiing: feeling the forces build up through your feet, accelerating across the fall line in complete control. And you don’t have to wait for the rare gift of powder. You can experience that awesome feeling every day.</p> <p><strong>Tip Them Together </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>Starting on flat slopes, practice simultaneous edge changes, using just the knees and ankles with a balanced upper body. A good athletic stance is the starting point. Think about tipping the new inside foot early in the turn. The outside foot will follow automatically.</p>
55611963http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-252.jpgKeri BascettaStephen Barry, Stowe, Vermont
<p><strong>A Downside Of Wide Skis </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>People are actually getting worse at carving because of wider skis, which are great for deeper snow but are a detriment to learning to carve.</p> <p><strong>Speed Control </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>Most skiers twist their skis at the top of the turn, skidding to control speed. Instead, use turn shape to control speed, with round turns that go across rather than down the hill.</p>
55611975http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/ski0116_carve1b.jpgKeri BascettaEriks Grivins, Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana
<p><strong>Carve Snobs </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>We tend to mock those unsmiling carved-turn elitists because we don’t understand that they can have controlled fun on groomed snow going really fast yet not show it. But yes, they sometimes sneer at those who do not possess carving skills.</p>
55611979http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/ski0116_carve4.jpgScott MarkewitzMarylu Cianciolo, Chicago Snow Studio, Illinois
<p><strong>Upper-Body Stability </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>Instructors and students often think the key to carving is just tipping the skis on edge. Beautiful carved-turn skiing also requires the ability to turn with your legs under a solid core and stable hips that face downhill.</p>
55611969http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-352.jpgKeri BascettaJosh Mondry, Aspen, Colorado
<p><strong>Progression</strong><strong></strong></p> <p>True carving is a difficult skill. Start with simple carved arcs, one arc at a time, until you can tip your skis simultaneously, balance on your edges, and make a clean arc. Then move to “railroad tracks” on gentle terrain until you can make continuous linked turns. Then take it to progressively steeper terrain, increasing the tipping movements and widening the turns.</p>
55611968http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-347.jpgKeri BascettaCelia Enos Perillo, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
<p><strong>A Common Delusion </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>I just had this conversation with a longtime skier who thinks he’s carving. He’s not. As we rode the lift, I pointed out skiers who were also not carving. Which was all of them. He finally concluded with this statement: “I define carving differently than you do.” Then he said carving is “different” from when he learned. Believe me, he’s probably never carved a single turn.</p>
55611970http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-361.jpgKeri BascettaAlfred Jackson, Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin
<p><strong>Once You Get It... </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>Only once you’ve experienced a carved turn can you realize the importance of knowing how and when to put your skis up on edge. Most intermediate skiers have never felt the sensation, so they can’t figure out what the fuss is about. Once we can trick a student into letting go and relying on his edges and sidecut to turn, everything else we teach begins to make sense.</p>
55611971http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-555.jpgKeri BascettaSteve Ikeda, Kirkwood, California
<p><strong>The Edging Spectrum </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>Carving is the extreme end of the spectrum of edge control that starts with skidding and moves through smearing to carving. If you can’t carve, you’re not an expert. You might be able to flail your way down the steepest runs, but if you can’t set an edge, you’re not quite there yet.</p> <p><strong>Break The Skidding Habit </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>Practice on a run where you feel very comfortable, since a carved turn generates more force and speed than a skidded one. The terrain should be gentle enough that the maximum speed possible is within your comfort zone. If you’re used to skidding as a method of speed control, your balance will need adjusting as you start carving, because you’ll tend to shift your weight back in the turn out of habit.</p>
55611980http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/ski0116_carvepow.jpgBlake JorgensonAlain Bertrand, Chamonix, France
<p><strong>Au Contraire </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>Carving is of little practical use, an overblown fad that hurts ski schools’ business, as 90 percent of our students simply ask for a brake and a steering wheel. Carving is extolled by racers, whose purpose is to go fast and straight. Recreational skiers, whose purpose is to check speed and turn at a whim, have been led to think of it as the turn.</p>
55611972http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-597.jpgKeri BascettaSam Tollett, Boston Mills, Ohio
<p><strong>The Garland Drill </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>A lot of people think they’re carving but are not. They think they have a nice edge angle, but they’re just stuck at the boundary between the skid and the beginning of carved turns. One drill I like to use with my students is the garland. Glide across the hill engaging and releasing your edges, going down the slope just enough to keep moving. Your tracks will look like a garland on a Christmas tree.</p>
55611974http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/ski0116_carve1a_r1.jpgKeri BascettaMichael Rogan, Portillo, Chile and Heavenly, California
<p><strong>Tip, Don’t Steer </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>Think first about tipping your skis from edge to edge, which is done with the feet and ankles, rather than changing the direction they’re pointed by using lots of upper-body twisting. If you change where the ski is pointed on the face of a clock, that denotes twisting and steering and pivoting. Instead, leave it at 12 o’clock and concentrate on tipping rather than twisting.</p>
55611973http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/20150313-skitest-650.jpgKeri BascettaPaul Geoghegan, Ski Bradford, Massachusetts
<p><strong>Minimal Effort </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>The sweet spot in all sports is the maximum achievement with the least effort. Think of your perfect golf or tennis shot. It’s effortless. Carving gives you maximum exhilaration with the least effort, and it allows skiers to achieve at a high level late in life. You might not be able to ski bumps into your 70s, but you will be able to carve.</p>
55611977http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201601/ski0116_carve2a_r2.jpgKeri BascettaTim Carbone, Okemo, Vermont
<p><strong>Breaking The Habit </strong><strong></strong></p> <p>A wide stance helps. Try to stay off the tails of your skis. Strive for high edge angles and good upper/lower body separation through hip angulation. Breaking ingrained habits can be hard, but the rewards are awesome.</p>
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<div class="caption">When you want to be a better skier, you look to the 2008 instruction guide that’s complete with “4 easy tips to improve your skiing,” “8 most common problems solved,” and a very happy powder skier.</div>
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<div class="caption">Deer Valley was at the top of the list for five years until being dethroned in 2012. But the Utah resort is still consistently in the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/resort-guide-2014-15">top rankings</a>.</div>
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<h4 class="title">September 2008</h4>
<div class="caption">We dished on the equipment you may have missed in addition to resorts that guarantee snow—wouldn’t that have been nice this past season?</div>
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<div class="caption">What are your favorite spring skiing resorts? Is it one of the top 5 that let you stretch your season?</div>
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<h4 class="title">February 2008</h4>
<div class="caption">Yes, we want to go back to Zermatt. And St. Anton. And Chamonix. And …</div>
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<h4 class="title">January 2008</h4>
<div class="caption">We dish on the perfect skis for you, where to stay at Copper, skiing bumps, and skiing in your backyard. And, wow! Wagner Custom Skis has come a long way since 2008.</div>
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<div class="caption">Get cold much? We dished on the world’s warmest gear just to keep digits happy. And we mentioned a hidden Colorado resort, but then forgot how to find it.</div>
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<h4 class="title">November 2007</h4>
<div class="caption">We’ve heard of yoga on stand up paddleboards (SUP yoga), but on skis? Perhaps not, but at least we give you some great poses in addition to the ins and outs of Lake Louise, Smuggs, Alta, and tips on conquering the entire mountain.</div>
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<h4 class="title">October 2007</h4>
<div class="caption">Check out those rad goggs on the cover of our 2008 Resort Guide, where we divulge the best resorts in the country, our favorite intermediate trails, and how to fly with your ski gear.</div>
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<div class="caption">We made sure you lived up to your skis’ expectations via our special 2007-08 instruction section. Plus we dished on the best new gear for the season, and talked skiing Santa Fe, Okemo and Steamboat.</div>
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<div class="caption">How to find secret stashes, how to cleanse your soul, and how to cope with altitude, were just a few gems under this powder-filled cover.</div>
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<h4 class="title">February 2007</h4>
<div class="caption">Think alpine touring (AT) is a new trend? Think again. We were talking about AT gear nearly 10 years ago. Plus we talk the ski racing training ground in a suburb of Minnesota’s Twin Cities.</div>
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<div class="caption">Where’s your ultimate winter weekend? Chances are, it’s one of the 24 we picked in the January 2007 issue. And we gave you the only crud-busting tip you’ll ever need, as well as how to equip your ski workshop.</div>
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<div class="caption">Hula hoop? Leash? Edgie Wedgie? In this issue, our ski expert spelled out how NOT to teach your kids to ski. Plus, we divulge the secrets of speed control, and 9 new jackets for frigid temps.</div>
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<div class="caption">Got cold feet? We have the fix. Want to be a better skier? We have the fix. Have a summer beer bod? We have that fix too. It’s the 2006 instruction issue.</div>
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<div class="caption">Patrollers dishing on how to find powder stashes, find out how out of shape you are, plus a posh Fernie were tucked into this issue. And no. It seems as if Glen Plake will never slow down.</div>
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<div class="caption">Remember the K2 Apache? Yeah, you could have won those. And if you didn’t win, you likely scoped all the hottest skis and boots in our annual Buyers Guide.</div>
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<div class="caption">Great snow, no crowds, and amazing deals sounds too good to be true, but in spring 2006, we dished on 8 of the best spring skiing resorts—and bump-busting mogul tips.</div>
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<div class="caption">Check out that mean carve and monster look of determination and focus on Bode. Was this America’s best-yet Olympic performance in alpine? For Julia Mancuso and Ted Ligety it was pretty awesome, but not for the rest of the team. Those Austrians, on the other hand, cleaned up.</div>
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<div class="caption">Whatever Town USA came of age in this issue, while we talked Utah’s “other” canyon, the world’s warmest gear, and the secrets of skiing in trees.</div>
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<div class="caption">We know the CIA listens to our phone calls and reads our email, but they ski too? You can never escape Big Brother—but you can at least find out 10 ski resorts your kids will love and what the gear of the year is.</div>
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<div class="caption">Sneak in some laps while on your next business trip, skiing in South Korea, and tips for annoying your ski instructor are just some of the topics we touched on in the November 2005 issue. Plus, check out that form.</div>
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<h4 class="title">October 2005</h4>
<div class="caption">Can you name the No. 1 resort from 2005? Plus we find some gourmet skiing in Quebec, a great fitness plan, and tips on renting the right ski house. (It was Deer Valley in the west and Tremblant in the east.)</div>
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<h4 class="title">September 2005</h4>
<div class="caption">Back in 2005 we asked the age old question: "Do your boots really fit?". And that question is still being asked today. Plus all the new skis you could've wanted back then.</div>
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<h4 class="title">March 2005</h4>
<div class="caption">Skier Fredrik Bergmark finds the fresh as the Matterhorn looms in the background on this March 2005 cover. </div>
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<div class="caption">Keeping it real, we featured Mad River Glen, Snowbird, and a Michigan ski resort in the second issue of 2005. </div>
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<h4 class="title">January 2005</h4>
<div class="caption">“Rapid deployment and maximum enjoyment?” Yes, please. The first issue of 2005 dished out a guide for storm chasers. </div>
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<h4 class="title">December 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">Dan Treadway parts the white sea at Whistler/Blackcomb, B.C., to introduce this 2004 issue’s field guide to powder. </div>
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<h4 class="title">November 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">The work of renowned ski photographer Lee Cohen made the November 2004 cover, capturing skier Dan Whithey on Baldy Shoulder at Alta, Utah. The issue included tips for tackling any terrain from top instructors.</div>
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<h4 class="title">October 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">Andy Henkes finds the fresh at Vail’s Blue Sky Basin on the 2004 Resort Guide cover. In about a decade, skiers’ and readers’ yearning for deep, bluebird days still stands. </div>
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<h4 class="title">September 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">Proof that mustard was hot about a decade ago, the 2004 Buyers Guide cover shot featured a super jazzed Olympian, Nelson Carmichael. </div>
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<h4 class="title">Summer 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">This ultimate guide to summer (which is often the Northern skier’s least favorite season) dished out beta on where to ski and play in the mountains. </div>
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<h4 class="title">March/April 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">This “high-impact tribute” issue featured essential, timeless advice on how to fall without getting injured. Because, admit it, it happens. </div>
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<h4 class="title">February 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">Vermont's Sugarbush looked powder-sugar-coated as Doug Lewis and Chris Parkinson ripped early morning turns on the February 2004 cover. </div>
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<h4 class="title">January 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">Much to some die-hard’s dismay (and many a reader’s delight), we revealed skiing’s biggest secrets in this January 2004 issue. </div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201407/december03-ski.jpg" alt="December 2003" title="" width="1000" height="1316" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">December 2003</h4>
<div class="caption">Wonder woman Wendy Fisher works pristine powder in Pemberton, B.C., on the last issue of 2003. We bet she’s mastered the 10 Benchmark Challenges that prove someone’s a “Good Enough” skier. </div>
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<h4 class="title">November 2003</h4>
<div class="caption">Rick Greener carved deep, fresh trenches at Alta on the November 2003 cover—reason number 27 why we ski. Heavenly, Stowe, and Stowe make the list too. We’re pretty sure we can come up with more than 46 reasons to ski these days.</div>
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<h4 class="title">October 2003</h4>
<div class="caption">Two skiers took the plunge through British Columbia’s sparkling powder on this 2003 resort guide cover. The issue dished on what was new and hot at North America’s top resorts, plus Cliff Notes on the runs you’d love to say you skied. </div>
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<h4 class="title">September 2003</h4>
<div class="caption">Boot tester Matt Ross endures another tough day at the office on the cover of the 2003 Buyer’s Guide. </div>
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<h4 class="title">March/April 2003</h4>
<div class="caption">Did you know that when former Vice President Dick Cheney first skied he wore blue jeans? We divulged that, the truth about painkilling pills, and sweet ski trips in this spring 2003 issue. </div>
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<h4 class="title">February 2003</h4>
<div class="caption">Former 24-hour downhill ski racer Kate McBride Puckett didn’t need a fat-tired snow bike to get to or from the lifts in Aspen, Colorado. This February 2003 cover also featured snow-loving pup Chula.&nbsp;</div>
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<h4 class="title">January 2003</h4>
<div class="caption">Did you know Halle Berry skied? This January 2003 dished on celeb parties, plus the best value inns (for the rest of us).&nbsp;</div>
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<h4 class="title">December 2002</h4>
<div class="caption">Michaela Frostad takes a breather between runs at Snowbird, Utah, to pose for the December 2002 cover. This family issue featured tips on picking the perfect ski house rental (must have hot tub and plenty of beds).&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201406/ski_11-nov02.jpg" alt="Ski Magazine November 2002 issue cover" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">November 2002</h4>
<div class="caption">Back in November 2002, you could get an all-inclusive ski week in Europe for $700. Who has a time machine we can use?&nbsp;</div>
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<h4 class="title">October 2002</h4>
<div class="caption">Telluride’s torchlight parade made this 2002 Resort Guide cover shine. The resort placed 12<sup>th</sup> overall in that year’s reader rankings while Vail and Tremblant topped the lists.</div>
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<h4 class="title">September 2002</h4>
<div class="caption">Boot tester Andrew Couperthwait charged through Vail powder on the first issue of 2002. This gold-hued buyer’s guide featured the best gear out of 376 skis, boots, and bindings tested.&nbsp;</div>
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<h4 class="title">February 2002</h4>
<div class="caption">Before the Winter Olympics in Utah, Dave McMacken illustrated this frame-able February 2002 cover. U-S-A, U-S-A!</div>
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<h4 class="title">February 2001</h4>
<div class="caption">We asked the tough questions in this 2001 issue: “Is Skiing Better Than Sex?”&nbsp;</div>
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<h4 class="title">March/April 1999</h4>
<div class="caption">We ignored the memo that skiing was not cool. So did this dude, who’s rocking floral trunks, slick sunnies, and skinny K2s. Super cool.&nbsp;</div>
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<h4 class="title">March/April 1997</h4>
<div class="caption">You know it’s spring when you don a Hawaiian shirt and wear your goggles backwards. This cover celebrates spring flings, plus an exposé on risk-taking skiers.&nbsp;</div>
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<h4 class="title">December 1996</h4>
<div class="caption">Our 60<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;anniversary issue featured a painting by Jacques Parker that originally appeared in the January 1949 issue. We like the classic set up so much we have a pair of skis like this parked in the office.</div>
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<h4 class="title">January 1996</h4>
<div class="caption">“Did you know, that when it snows, my eyes become large, and the light that you shine can be seen?” In 1995, Seal sang those words in his chart-topping hit “Kiss From A Rose,” although his phat sunnies obscure the size of his eyes on this throwback cover.&nbsp;</div>
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<h4 class="title">April/March 1995</h4>
<div class="caption">Clearly we couldn't get enough of icon Glen Plake, who caught air for this spring 1995 cover. Skinny skis, a big Mohawk, and a retro onsie slightly detract from the bronzed, buff bodies working out in the upper corner.&nbsp;</div>
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<h4 class="title">January 1991</h4>
<div class="caption">Glen Plake graced the January 1991 cover. The jury's out on whether Plake's sunburn or onesie is brighter.</div>
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http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/cover-shots#commentsApres SkiCompetitionGearHow To PeopleResortsSki CultureSnow PhotosTricksMountain CultureHistorymagazine coversski magazinesthrowback thursdayCURRENT_SITE55591915http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201508/covers0108-tout.jpg55593076Ski Magazine Archives | Throwback Thursday CoversWe’re bringing back the best pow, gear, and mountain shots from days of yore.gallery55608119http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201509/nov-08.jpgNovember 2008
<p>When you want to be a better skier, you look to the 2008 instruction guide that’s complete with “4 easy tips to improve your skiing,” “8 most common problems solved,” and a very happy powder skier.</p>
55608118http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201509/oct-08.jpgOctober 2008
<p>Deer Valley was at the top of the list for five years until being dethroned in 2012. But the Utah resort is still consistently in the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/resort-guide-2014-15">top rankings</a>.</p>
55607861http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201508/sept-08.jpgSeptember 2008
<p>We dished on the equipment you may have missed in addition to resorts that guarantee snow—wouldn’t that have been nice this past season?</p>
55607860http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201508/0308cover.jpgMarch 2008
<p>What are your favorite spring skiing resorts? Is it one of the top 5 that let you stretch your season?</p>
55606794http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201508/0208.jpgFebruary 2008
<p>Yes, we want to go back to Zermatt. And St. Anton. And Chamonix. And …</p>
55606793http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201508/0108.jpgJanuary 2008
<p>We dish on the perfect skis for you, where to stay at Copper, skiing bumps, and skiing in your backyard. And, wow! Wagner Custom Skis has come a long way since 2008.</p>
55606471http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201508/1207-ski-cvr-noupc.jpgDecember 2007
<p>Get cold much? We dished on the world’s warmest gear just to keep digits happy. And we mentioned a hidden Colorado resort, but then forgot how to find it.</p>
55606470http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201508/1107-ski-cvr-noupc.jpgNovember 2007
<p>We’ve heard of yoga on stand up paddleboards (SUP yoga), but on skis? Perhaps not, but at least we give you some great poses in addition to the ins and outs of Lake Louise, Smuggs, Alta, and tips on conquering the entire mountain.</p>
55605782http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201507/1007.jpgOctober 2007
<p>Check out those rad goggs on the cover of our 2008 Resort Guide, where we divulge the best resorts in the country, our favorite intermediate trails, and how to fly with your ski gear.</p>
55605781http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201507/0907.jpgSeptember 2007
<p>We made sure you lived up to your skis’ expectations via our special 2007-08 instruction section. Plus we dished on the best new gear for the season, and talked skiing Santa Fe, Okemo and Steamboat.</p>
55605059http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201507/03-2007.jpgMarch 2007
<p>How to find secret stashes, how to cleanse your soul, and how to cope with altitude, were just a few gems under this powder-filled cover.</p>
55605058http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201507/02-2007.jpgFebruary 2007
<p>Think alpine touring (AT) is a new trend? Think again. We were talking about AT gear nearly 10 years ago. Plus we talk the ski racing training ground in a suburb of Minnesota’s Twin Cities.</p>
55604464http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/01-2007.jpgJanuary 2007
<p>Where’s your ultimate winter weekend? Chances are, it’s one of the 24 we picked in the January 2007 issue. And we gave you the only crud-busting tip you’ll ever need, as well as how to equip your ski workshop.</p>
55604465http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/12-2006_0.jpgDecember 2006
<p>Hula hoop? Leash? Edgie Wedgie? In this issue, our ski expert spelled out how NOT to teach your kids to ski. Plus, we divulge the secrets of speed control, and 9 new jackets for frigid temps.</p>
55604133http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/11-2006.jpgNovember 2006
<p>Got cold feet? We have the fix. Want to be a better skier? We have the fix. Have a summer beer bod? We have that fix too. It’s the 2006 instruction issue.</p>
55604134http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/10-2006.jpgOctober 2006
<p>Patrollers dishing on how to find powder stashes, find out how out of shape you are, plus a posh Fernie were tucked into this issue. And no. It seems as if Glen Plake will never slow down.</p>
55603621http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/09-2006.jpgSeptember 2006
<p>Remember the K2 Apache? Yeah, you could have won those. And if you didn’t win, you likely scoped all the hottest skis and boots in our annual Buyers Guide.</p>
55603620http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/0304-2006cover.jpgMarch 2006
<p>Great snow, no crowds, and amazing deals sounds too good to be true, but in spring 2006, we dished on 8 of the best spring skiing resorts—and bump-busting mogul tips.</p>
55603347http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/02-2006cover.jpgFebruary 2006
<p>Check out that mean carve and monster look of determination and focus on Bode. Was this America’s best-yet Olympic performance in alpine? For Julia Mancuso and Ted Ligety it was pretty awesome, but not for the rest of the team. Those Austrians, on the other hand, cleaned up.</p>
55603346http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/01-2006cover01.jpgJanuary 2006
<p>Whatever Town USA came of age in this issue, while we talked Utah’s “other” canyon, the world’s warmest gear, and the secrets of skiing in trees.</p>
55603108http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201505/12-2005cover.jpgDecember 2005
<p>We know the CIA listens to our phone calls and reads our email, but they ski too? You can never escape Big Brother—but you can at least find out 10 ski resorts your kids will love and what the gear of the year is.</p>
55603107http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201505/11-2005cover.jpgNovember 2005
<p>Sneak in some laps while on your next business trip, skiing in South Korea, and tips for annoying your ski instructor are just some of the topics we touched on in the November 2005 issue. Plus, check out that form.</p>
55602366http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201505/10-2005cover.jpgOctober 2005
Can you name the No. 1 resort from 2005? Plus we find some gourmet skiing in Quebec, a great fitness plan, and tips on renting the right ski house. (It was Deer Valley in the west and Tremblant in the east.)
55602365http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201505/09-2005cover.jpgSeptember 2005
Back in 2005 we asked the age old question: "Do your boots really fit?". And that question is still being asked today. Plus all the new skis you could've wanted back then.
55593653http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201409/sk_03_05_cover.jpgMarch 2005
Skier Fredrik Bergmark finds the fresh as the Matterhorn looms in the background on this March 2005 cover.
55593654http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201409/sk_02_05_news_no_upc.jpgFebruary 2005
Keeping it real, we featured Mad River Glen, Snowbird, and a Michigan ski resort in the second issue of 2005.
55593077http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201408/sk_01_05_no_upc.jpgJanuary 2005
“Rapid deployment and maximum enjoyment?” Yes, please. The first issue of 2005 dished out a guide for storm chasers.
55593074http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201408/sk_12_04_cover.jpgDecember 2004
Dan Treadway parts the white sea at Whistler/Blackcomb, B.C., to introduce this 2004 issue’s field guide to powder.
55592859http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201408/ski_11_04_cover.jpgNovember 2004
The work of renowned ski photographer Lee Cohen made the November 2004 cover, capturing skier Dan Whithey on Baldy Shoulder at Alta, Utah. The issue included tips for tackling any terrain from top instructors.
55592860http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201408/skoct04_cover.jpgOctober 2004
Andy Henkes finds the fresh at Vail’s Blue Sky Basin on the 2004 Resort Guide cover. In about a decade, skiers’ and readers’ yearning for deep, bluebird days still stands.
55592765http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201408/ski_09_04_cover.jpgSeptember 2004
Proof that mustard was hot about a decade ago, the 2004 Buyers Guide cover shot featured a super jazzed Olympian, Nelson Carmichael.
55592764http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201408/ski.mtnsum04.jpgSummer 2004
This ultimate guide to summer (which is often the Northern skier’s least favorite season) dished out beta on where to ski and play in the mountains.
55592616http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/april-04-cover-1.jpgMarch/April 2004
This “high-impact tribute” issue featured essential, timeless advice on how to fall without getting injured. Because, admit it, it happens.
55592614http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/ski_feb_2004_cover.jpgFebruary 2004
Vermont's Sugarbush looked powder-sugar-coated as Doug Lewis and Chris Parkinson ripped early morning turns on the February 2004 cover.
55592420http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/january04-ski.jpgJanuary 2004
Much to some die-hard’s dismay (and many a reader’s delight), we revealed skiing’s biggest secrets in this January 2004 issue.
55592419http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/december03-ski.jpgDecember 2003
Wonder woman Wendy Fisher works pristine powder in Pemberton, B.C., on the last issue of 2003. We bet she’s mastered the 10 Benchmark Challenges that prove someone’s a “Good Enough” skier.
55592311http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/november03-ski.jpgNovember 2003
<p>Rick Greener carved deep, fresh trenches at Alta on the November 2003 cover—reason number 27 why we ski. Heavenly, Stowe, and Stowe make the list too. We’re pretty sure we can come up with more than 46 reasons to ski these days.</p>
55592312http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/october03-ski.jpgOctober 2003
Two skiers took the plunge through British Columbia’s sparkling powder on this 2003 resort guide cover. The issue dished on what was new and hot at North America’s top resorts, plus Cliff Notes on the runs you’d love to say you skied.
55592256http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/september03-ski.jpgSeptember 2003
Boot tester Matt Ross endures another tough day at the office on the cover of the 2003 Buyer’s Guide.
55592255http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/ski_m_a03.jpgMarch/April 2003
Did you know that when former Vice President Dick Cheney first skied he wore blue jeans? We divulged that, the truth about painkilling pills, and sweet ski trips in this spring 2003 issue.
55592198http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_feb03.jpgFebruary 2003
<p>Former 24-hour downhill ski racer Kate McBride Puckett didn’t need a fat-tired snow bike to get to or from the lifts in Aspen, Colorado. This February 2003 cover also featured snow-loving pup Chula.&nbsp;</p>
55592199http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_jan03.jpgJanuary 2003
<p>Did you know Halle Berry skied? This January 2003 dished on celeb parties, plus the best value inns (for the rest of us).&nbsp;</p>
55592133http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_12-dec02.jpgDecember 2002
<p>Michaela Frostad takes a breather between runs at Snowbird, Utah, to pose for the December 2002 cover. This family issue featured tips on picking the perfect ski house rental (must have hot tub and plenty of beds).&nbsp;</p>
55592132http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_11-nov02.jpgNovember 2002
<p>Back in November 2002, you could get an all-inclusive ski week in Europe for $700. Who has a time machine we can use?&nbsp;</p>
55592096http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_10-oct02.jpgOctober 2002
<p>Telluride’s torchlight parade made this 2002 Resort Guide cover shine. The resort placed 12<sup>th</sup> overall in that year’s reader rankings while Vail and Tremblant topped the lists.</p>
55592095http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_9-sep02.jpgSeptember 2002
<p>Boot tester Andrew Couperthwait charged through Vail powder on the first issue of 2002. This gold-hued buyer’s guide featured the best gear out of 376 skis, boots, and bindings tested.&nbsp;</p>
55592070http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/feb02.jpgFebruary 2002
<p>Before the Winter Olympics in Utah, Dave McMacken illustrated this frame-able February 2002 cover. U-S-A, U-S-A!</p>
55592071http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_02_01.jpgFebruary 2001
<p>We asked the tough questions in this 2001 issue: “Is Skiing Better Than Sex?”&nbsp;</p>
55592068http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_mar99.jpgMarch/April 1999
<p>We ignored the memo that skiing was not cool. So did this dude, who’s rocking floral trunks, slick sunnies, and skinny K2s. Super cool.&nbsp;</p>
55592067http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_mar97.jpgMarch/April 1997
<p>You know it’s spring when you don a Hawaiian shirt and wear your goggles backwards. This cover celebrates spring flings, plus an exposé on risk-taking skiers.&nbsp;</p>
55592003http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201405/ski_dec96.jpgDecember 1996
<p>Our 60<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;anniversary issue featured a painting by Jacques Parker that originally appeared in the January 1949 issue. We like the classic set up so much we have a pair of skis like this parked in the office.</p>
55592002http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201405/ski_jan96.jpgJanuary 1996
<p>“Did you know, that when it snows, my eyes become large, and the light that you shine can be seen?” In 1995, Seal sang those words in his chart-topping hit “Kiss From A Rose,” although his phat sunnies obscure the size of his eyes on this throwback cover.&nbsp;</p>
55591917http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201404/ski_mar95.jpgApril/March 1995
<p>Clearly we couldn't get enough of icon Glen Plake, who caught air for this spring 1995 cover. Skinny skis, a big Mohawk, and a retro onsie slightly detract from the bronzed, buff bodies working out in the upper corner.&nbsp;</p>
55591916http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201404/ski_jan91.jpgJanuary 1991
<p>Glen Plake graced the January 1991 cover. The jury's out on whether Plake's sunburn or onesie is brighter.</p>
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<h4 class="title">There Are Ways To Get Better</h4>
<div class="caption">If nothing else, these guys want you to make good pole plants this season. Maybe even get your shoulders square to the fall line on steep terrain. Because no matter how good a skier you are, there are ways to get better. We asked members of the Professional Ski Instructors of America for their best tips, the ones they know get results. Find the ones that work for you, and take them to the hill.
What’s the P.S.I.A. Alpine Team?
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<h4 class="title">"Swing the heavy bat."</h4>
<div class="caption">1. On any given day, either the skiing is good or it’s good for you. Even if it’s breakable crust, heavy mashed potatoes, or glare ice, get out there. Poor conditions help you truly appreciate the good days, but more important, they make you a better skier. I call it “swinging the heavy bat.” —Doug Stewart, Stowe, Vt.
2. “Do the horizontal-poles drill."
Having trouble initiating turns with the little-toe edge? Try this drill: Hold your poles horizontally with both hands at chest level, elbows straight and locked.</div>
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<h4 class="title">"Lift the pinkie toe."</h4>
<div class="caption">3. Too often, skiers find themselves unable to get enough use of their edges even though they’re driving them into the snow as much as they can. When this happens, remember your teatime etiquette: Lift your pinkie when tipping the cup. Rather than driving your edges into the snow, focus on lifting your pinkie toe out of the snow. You’ll engage the ankle joint more, generating better, tighter carves. —David Oliver, Breckenridge, Colo.
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<h4 class="title">"Ski with no skis.”</h4>
<div class="caption">5. Want to ski centered and always ready for your next turn? Ski as if you’re wearing only your boots. This mental exercise keeps you balanced right over the middle of your skis, ready for anything the hills throw at you. —Mel Wolpert, Ski Sundown, Conn. (emeritus)
6. "Point those knees."
When skiers don't sufficiently flex their knees and ankles, they can’t adequately pressure the fronts of their skis, which is where the control is. Simply put: Ski with pointed knees. —Mike Cyr, Lost Valley, Maine
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<h4 class="title">“Look ahead.”</h4>
<div class="caption">7. All the best skiers are looking down the hill. So to get better flow down the slope from turn to turn, start looking exactly where you want your ski tips to enter the fall line—the apex of the turn. But before you reach that apex, shift your eyes to focus on where the next apex will be. Your body will naturally go where you look. This works great on groomers, but it’s even more valuable in bumps and trees. —Nate Gardner, Stowe, Vt.
8. “How the racers ski."
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<h4 class="title">"Flex over the bumps."</h4>
<div class="caption">9. To master the bumps, you need to actively flex and extend your legs like shock absorbers as you go over each mogul. Do this drill: Traverse across a number of bumps, pulling your feet and knees up as you go over each one, then extending your legs back to their full length as you cross the valleys in between. The goal is to keep your head the same height while your legs get short and long. —Kelly Coffey, Breckenridge, Colo.
10. “Change up the tempo.”
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<h4 class="title">"Work up to a three."</h4>
<div class="caption">11. If your goal is to throw a 180 or a 360, focus on “whole-body rotation”—generating spin from a strong core so that your shoulders, hips, and feet all rotate together. Practice this without leaving the ground with the “whirlybird” drill— making on-snow 360s while maintaining a flexed, athletic stance. Keeping your core tight and strong as you spin helps you fine-tune the movements needed to try aerial spins. —Kelly Coffey, Breckenridge, Colo.
12. “It's all in the shins.”
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<h4 class="title">"Extend at the knees, not the ankles."</h4>
<div class="caption">13. Having trouble getting forward over your skis? Try extending at the knees, not the ankles. When extension occurs with the ankles, skiers tend to move up and back instead of forward and laterally. Keep your shins in constant contact with your boot tongues, and when you need to make your leg long (between bumps or at the apex of a turn), extend at the knee while keeping the ankle flexed. This allows both skis to edge simultaneously at the top of the turn. —George Cretekos, Bristol Mountain, N.Y.
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<h4 class="title">"Stand solid."</h4>
<div class="caption">15. Standing over the ball of your foot allows you to pressure the tip. Try this: Have a friend kneel in front of you and lift your tips off the snow. This simulates how your skis bend when properly weighted and tipped on edge. Adjust your stance forward to keep the toepieces of your bindings down and maintain balance. This helps you feel where your weight needs to be to arc a ski at speed. Now take this stance skiing and feel the increased stability and power that being forward provides.</div>
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<h4 class="title">“Slice, don’t float, in crud.”</h4>
<div class="caption">17. When powder gets skied up and turns to crud, stop trying to float and instead start slicing. A flat ski gets knocked around when its blunt tip meets mounds of snow head-on. That abuse disturbs your balance and impedes your momentum. Instead, tip the skis on edge so they slice through the piles of crud for a smoother, more enjoyable ride. —Eric Lipton, Blue Mountain, Pa.; Yellowstone Club, Mont.
18. “Carve traverses.”
In a carved traverse, you travel across the slope, tipping your skis onto their uphill edges only to turn up the hill until you stop.</div>
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<h4 class="title">"Focus on the feet."</h4>
<div class="caption">19. Forget about the rest of your body and focus your attention on your feet. Balanced skiing movement starts from your feet and flows up to the rest of your body from there. —Tim Montagne, Kirkwood, Calif.
20. “Keep your knees apart."
Many skiers, and not just women, ski knock-kneed. The problem is that if your knees touch, your legs no longer function individually, and you end up pivoting them together to turn, usually by twisting the hips. Keep your knees apart, and good movements will result.</div>
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<h4 class="title">"Follow your toes."</h4>
<div class="caption">21. Use your toenails to be a better skier. Try to rub the nail of your big toe against the ceiling of your boot. If you do that, the ball of your foot should be firmly pressuring the floor of your boot. Start every turn by lifting that big toe, and maintain good ball-of-the-foot pressure throughout it. —Charlie Van Winkle, Smugglers’ Notch, Vt.
22. “Skiing is flying."
Imagine a falcon circling in the sky. As it tips a wing, it turns. The more tilt in the wing, the tighter the circle. Edge angle works similarly. The more you tip your ski on edge, the tighter the radius of your turn.</div>
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<h4 class="title">“Have a soft touch off-piste.”</h4>
<div class="caption">23. When skiing off-piste in variable conditions and terrain, focus on skiing with a soft touch. Don’t brace against your skis with stiff or locked legs—that compromises balance and finesse. Instead, think about flexing and extending your legs to actively manage terrain changes and maintain ski-to-snow contact. Let your legs act like the shocks on a car. —Derek Althof, Deer Valley, Utah
24. “Keep a consistent stance.”
Try keeping your feet the same distance apart for a run or two. Wide or narrow, it doesn’t matter; go with a width that feels comfortable and focus on keeping it consistent.</div>
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<h4 class="title">"Sideslip to parallel."</h4>
<div class="caption">25. Novices struggle with simultaneous edge release when progressing to blue terrain. They release the outside ski of the turn first, followed by the inside ski, to create a wedge turn. Try learning to sideslip from a standing position by releasing both edges simultaneously on a groomed blue slope. Then angle the skis down the hill and learn to slip while moving forward. From there, you only have to release the edges a bit more to flatten the skis. Then you can rotate your feet to make a parallel turn. —Jeff Harriman, Beaver Creek, Colo.
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<h4 class="title">“When the going gets tough, pole-plant.”</h4>
<div class="caption">27. Lots of people struggle to link turns when things get steep, cruddy, or tight. To avoid traversing between turns, focus on a pole plant that is directed down the center of the corridor you plan to ski. Grip the pole tightly, home in on an area down the hill, and then firmly plant the pole. This simple tip can be a game changer in tough conditions. —Heidi Ettlinger, Heavenly, Calif.
28. “Smooth your transitions."
Turn shape is the key to managing speed. Ineffective use of the inside leg is a fundamental weakness that separates intermediates from experts.</div>
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<h4 class="title">“Key to crud: second buckle down.”</h4>
<div class="caption">29. Loose, choppy snow wreaks havoc on fore- aft balance, testing the limits of your bindings’ heel retention. To power through it without loss of balance, adjust your stance. In most environments, skiers flex their boots from the area of the power strap. In crud, focus on lowering the contact point in the boot to the second buckle down from the strap. This minor adjustment puts you in a position to blast through the choppiest conditions. —Matt Boyd, Arc 2 Arc Alpine Training Center, Cannon Mountain, N.H.
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<h4 class="title">“Like riding a bike.”</h4>
<div class="caption">31. Good skiing requires balance over the outside ski. Throughout a turn, the inside leg should feel lighter on the snow. And just like when you’re riding a bike through a turn, the inside leg should bend more than the outside. —Mike Hafer, Breckenridge, Colo.
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<h4 class="title">“Grip the boot.”</h4>
<div class="caption">32. Your boots are your connection to your skis, and if your grip on them isn’t purposeful, you’ll lack control over your skis and always be just a little bit back. Keep tension in the muscles around the top of your foot and in the front of your shin to hold the spot between the second and third buckles. Always. Like you mean it. —Robin Barnes, Heavenly, Calif.
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<h4 class="title">"Try sync skiing."</h4>
<div class="caption">33. Synchronized skiing is fun, and it improves your pole-swing timing, your turn initiation, and the shaping of your turns. Find a friend who rips and try it. Have him or her ski in front of you, making predictable, rhythmic turns so you can remain in sync. Next, try skiing 180 degrees out of phase to make perfect figure-eight tracks in the snow. —Charles Roberts, Wilmot Mountain, Wis.
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http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/33-top-ski-tips#commentsHow To InstructionSki PerformancePSIA Demonstration Teamski instructionSki TipsCURRENT_SITE55596835http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201412/instructionpackage-tout.jpg5559686233 Top Ski Tips toutWe enlisted a group of the country’s top ski instructors for one big tag-team private session just for you.gallery55596845http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/barker_acy1r1072.jpgAdam BarkerThere Are Ways To Get Better
If nothing else, these guys want you to make good pole plants this season. Maybe even get your shoulders square to the fall line on steep terrain. Because no matter how good a skier you are, there are ways to get better. We asked members of the Professional Ski Instructors of America for their best tips, the ones they know get results. Find the ones that work for you, and take them to the hill.
What’s the P.S.I.A. Alpine Team?
To illustrate this feature, we sent photographer Adam Barker to Snowbird during the annual PSIA Academy. That’s where instruction pros go to learn from the best—members of the PSIA Alpine Team, a peer-selected group of the nation’s most respected instructors. Pay special attention to the folks in the purple coats who appear in these photos. They’re the best at what they do, and there’s a lot they can teach you.
55596848http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201501/barker_acy1r1187.jpgAdam Barker"Swing the heavy bat."
1. On any given day, either the skiing is good or it’s good for you. Even if it’s breakable crust, heavy mashed potatoes, or glare ice, get out there. Poor conditions help you truly appreciate the good days, but more important, they make you a better skier. I call it “swinging the heavy bat.” —Doug Stewart, Stowe, Vt.
2. “Do the horizontal-poles drill."
Having trouble initiating turns with the little-toe edge? Try this drill: Hold your poles horizontally with both hands at chest level, elbows straight and locked. Then, in a parallel stance, reach forward and laterally until you feel pressure on the inside little toe. Do this in each direction while at a standstill; then put it in motion, reaching forward and to the right for right turns and forward and to the left for left turns. This drill also works for leveling the shoulders. —Anne Mattack, Alpine Valley, Mich.
55596846http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201501/barker_acy1r1114.jpgAdam Barker"Lift the pinkie toe."
3. Too often, skiers find themselves unable to get enough use of their edges even though they’re driving them into the snow as much as they can. When this happens, remember your teatime etiquette: Lift your pinkie when tipping the cup. Rather than driving your edges into the snow, focus on lifting your pinkie toe out of the snow. You’ll engage the ankle joint more, generating better, tighter carves. —David Oliver, Breckenridge, Colo.
4. “One-ski turns.”
I find that practicing one-ski turns with any level of skier is highly effective and focuses on one of the core fundamentals of ski mechanics. It provides instant feedback about how centered and balanced you are over the all-important downhill ski, and it demonstrates how easily and quickly skis will turn, by design, with minimal energy and muscle when you’re centered over a pressured, edged downhill ski. —Josh Mondry, Aspen, Colo.
55596843http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/barker_acy1r1012.jpgAdam Barker"Ski with no skis.”
5. Want to ski centered and always ready for your next turn? Ski as if you’re wearing only your boots. This mental exercise keeps you balanced right over the middle of your skis, ready for anything the hills throw at you. —Mel Wolpert, Ski Sundown, Conn. (emeritus)
6. "Point those knees."
When skiers don't sufficiently flex their knees and ankles, they can’t adequately pressure the fronts of their skis, which is where the control is. Simply put: Ski with pointed knees. —Mike Cyr, Lost Valley, Maine
55596847http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/barker_acy1r1170.jpgAdam Barker“Look ahead.”
7. All the best skiers are looking down the hill. So to get better flow down the slope from turn to turn, start looking exactly where you want your ski tips to enter the fall line—the apex of the turn. But before you reach that apex, shift your eyes to focus on where the next apex will be. Your body will naturally go where you look. This works great on groomers, but it’s even more valuable in bumps and trees. —Nate Gardner, Stowe, Vt.
8. “How the racers ski."
Want to improve your skiing in a hurry? Try the NASTAR course at your local resort. It’s fun, it’s inexpensive, and as you learn how much faster a carving ski is than a skidding one, your freeskiing will improve. You might even get addicted to gates. —Mike Andras, Seven Springs, Pa.
55596855http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/ski0115_instruction03.jpgAdam Barker"Flex over the bumps."
9. To master the bumps, you need to actively flex and extend your legs like shock absorbers as you go over each mogul. Do this drill: Traverse across a number of bumps, pulling your feet and knees up as you go over each one, then extending your legs back to their full length as you cross the valleys in between. The goal is to keep your head the same height while your legs get short and long. —Kelly Coffey, Breckenridge, Colo.
10. “Change up the tempo.”
Making the mountain your play- ground requires quick decisions about turn shape. To hone this skill, try changing up your tempo on the groomers. Practice jumping from short, medium, and long turns, vary- ing your speed. Changing tempos in comfortable terrain lets you practice managing edge pressure as well as the quickness with which you need to turn your feet. When you get into exciting situations in new places, you’ll be ready to react. —Nick Herrin, Crested Butte, Colo. (PSIA Alpine Team)
55596857http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/ski0115_instruction05.jpgAdam Barker"Work up to a three."
11. If your goal is to throw a 180 or a 360, focus on “whole-body rotation”—generating spin from a strong core so that your shoulders, hips, and feet all rotate together. Practice this without leaving the ground with the “whirlybird” drill— making on-snow 360s while maintaining a flexed, athletic stance. Keeping your core tight and strong as you spin helps you fine-tune the movements needed to try aerial spins. —Kelly Coffey, Breckenridge, Colo.
12. “It's all in the shins.”
Ever notice that the shape of your boot tongue is the same as the shape of a turn? This similarity lets you take the fundamental concept of maintaining constant shin-to-boot contact and turn it into movement—ideal for skiers looking to improve on variable terrain. When you roll your shins simultaneously and with solid shin-to-tongue contact, the result is steering your skis forward and through the arc of the turn while maintaining better balance. —Russ Kauff, Sugarbush, Vt.
55596849http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/barker_acy1r1327.jpgAdam Barker"Extend at the knees, not the ankles."
13. Having trouble getting forward over your skis? Try extending at the knees, not the ankles. When extension occurs with the ankles, skiers tend to move up and back instead of forward and laterally. Keep your shins in constant contact with your boot tongues, and when you need to make your leg long (between bumps or at the apex of a turn), extend at the knee while keeping the ankle flexed. This allows both skis to edge simultaneously at the top of the turn. —George Cretekos, Bristol Mountain, N.Y.
14. “A string between the knees.”
To move your center of mass smoothly into the new turn, imagine there’s a string between your knees. When starting the turn, focus on your downhill ski as it releases, and have that downhill knee pull the uphill knee into the turn as if it were attached by a piece of string. This subtle drill helps create a smooth turn initiation and eliminate extraneous movements. —Marc Harrison, Vail, Colo.
55596858http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/ski0115_instruction06.jpgAdam Barker"Stand solid."
15. Standing over the ball of your foot allows you to pressure the tip. Try this: Have a friend kneel in front of you and lift your tips off the snow. This simulates how your skis bend when properly weighted and tipped on edge. Adjust your stance forward to keep the toepieces of your bindings down and maintain balance. This helps you feel where your weight needs to be to arc a ski at speed. Now take this stance skiing and feel the increased stability and power that being forward provides. —Jeb Boyd, Arc 2 Arc Alpine Training Center, Cannon Mountain, N.H.
16 “Punch the clock.”
Imagine you’re piloting a plane, 12 o’clock always directly ahead over your ski tips. Move your body toward 10 o’clock to turn left, two o’clock to turn right. You’ll tip the skis and engage the edges for an arced turn. Now try a more subtle, efficient move: Move your shins toward 10 o’clock and two o’clock. Your body will move too. Finally, move from 10 to two and back again along the front boot cuff. This will help you to maintain balance on steeps and icy terrain. Try this progression over several days. You’ll like the results. —Gerry Bell, Sunday River, Maine
55596854http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/ski0115_instruction02.jpgAdam Barker“Slice, don’t float, in crud.”
17. When powder gets skied up and turns to crud, stop trying to float and instead start slicing. A flat ski gets knocked around when its blunt tip meets mounds of snow head-on. That abuse disturbs your balance and impedes your momentum. Instead, tip the skis on edge so they slice through the piles of crud for a smoother, more enjoyable ride. —Eric Lipton, Blue Mountain, Pa.; Yellowstone Club, Mont.
18. “Carve traverses.”
In a carved traverse, you travel across the slope, tipping your skis onto their uphill edges only to turn up the hill until you stop. This teaches you to tip the skis early in the turn and to balance against the outside ski. Start shallow and slow, and then progress to bigger swoops down the hill, where you go faster and have more of a finish up the slope. It should be the skis turning you, not you turning the skis. —Rusty Carr, Whitetail, Pa.
55596844http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/barker_acy1r1022.jpgAdam Barker"Focus on the feet."
19. Forget about the rest of your body and focus your attention on your feet. Balanced skiing movement starts from your feet and flows up to the rest of your body from there. —Tim Montagne, Kirkwood, Calif.
20. “Keep your knees apart."
Many skiers, and not just women, ski knock-kneed. The problem is that if your knees touch, your legs no longer function individually, and you end up pivoting them together to turn, usually by twisting the hips. Keep your knees apart, and good movements will result. With your legs acting independently, you’ll be able to edge, steer, and balance more effectively. —Karin Kirk, Bridger Bowl, Mont.
55596850http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/barker_acy1r1432.jpgAdam Barker"Follow your toes."
21. Use your toenails to be a better skier. Try to rub the nail of your big toe against the ceiling of your boot. If you do that, the ball of your foot should be firmly pressuring the floor of your boot. Start every turn by lifting that big toe, and maintain good ball-of-the-foot pressure throughout it. —Charlie Van Winkle, Smugglers’ Notch, Vt.
22. “Skiing is flying."
Imagine a falcon circling in the sky. As it tips a wing, it turns. The more tilt in the wing, the tighter the circle. Edge angle works similarly. The more you tip your ski on edge, the tighter the radius of your turn. A bird controls speed and direction by manipulating angles and pressure. A skier controls speed and direction in much the same way. —Christopher Weiss, Toggenburg Mountain, N.Y.
55596853http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/ski0115_instruction01.jpgAdam Barker“Have a soft touch off-piste.”
23. When skiing off-piste in variable conditions and terrain, focus on skiing with a soft touch. Don’t brace against your skis with stiff or locked legs—that compromises balance and finesse. Instead, think about flexing and extending your legs to actively manage terrain changes and maintain ski-to-snow contact. Let your legs act like the shocks on a car. —Derek Althof, Deer Valley, Utah
24. “Keep a consistent stance.”
Try keeping your feet the same distance apart for a run or two. Wide or narrow, it doesn’t matter; go with a width that feels comfortable and focus on keeping it consistent. This will make your skiing smoother and more balanced. —Ben Roberts, Arapahoe Basin, Colo.
55596851http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/barker_acy1r1581.jpgAdam Barker"Sideslip to parallel."
25. Novices struggle with simultaneous edge release when progressing to blue terrain. They release the outside ski of the turn first, followed by the inside ski, to create a wedge turn. Try learning to sideslip from a standing position by releasing both edges simultaneously on a groomed blue slope. Then angle the skis down the hill and learn to slip while moving forward. From there, you only have to release the edges a bit more to flatten the skis. Then you can rotate your feet to make a parallel turn. —Jeff Harriman, Beaver Creek, Colo.
26. “Upper you, lower you."
Two of me go skiing: the upper me, from the waist up, and the lower me, from the waist down. Always guide and direct the upper body as actively as the lower body. The zipper of your jacket should be facing toward the top of the next turn, and there should be good separation between the upper you and lower you. —Mike Iman, Sugar Bowl, Calif.
55596859http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/ski0115_instruction07.jpgAdam Barker“When the going gets tough, pole-plant.”
27. Lots of people struggle to link turns when things get steep, cruddy, or tight. To avoid traversing between turns, focus on a pole plant that is directed down the center of the corridor you plan to ski. Grip the pole tightly, home in on an area down the hill, and then firmly plant the pole. This simple tip can be a game changer in tough conditions. —Heidi Ettlinger, Heavenly, Calif.
28. “Smooth your transitions."
Turn shape is the key to managing speed. Ineffective use of the inside leg is a fundamental weakness that separates intermediates from experts. When transitioning to a new turn, focus on flexing the old downhill leg while extending the uphill leg. At the same time, think about adjusting your shin- to-boot-tongue contact from one side of the boot cuff to the other as the old inside ski becomes the new outside ski. —Sherm White, Smugglers’ Notch, Vt.
55596856http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/ski0115_instruction04.jpgAdam Barker“Key to crud: second buckle down.”
29. Loose, choppy snow wreaks havoc on fore- aft balance, testing the limits of your bindings’ heel retention. To power through it without loss of balance, adjust your stance. In most environments, skiers flex their boots from the area of the power strap. In crud, focus on lowering the contact point in the boot to the second buckle down from the strap. This minor adjustment puts you in a position to blast through the choppiest conditions. —Matt Boyd, Arc 2 Arc Alpine Training Center, Cannon Mountain, N.H.
30. “Cross-train."
The right dryland exercises and activities can help you achieve the muscle memory needed for strong skiing. One is lateral jumps: Jump side to side, from one leg to the other, focusing on a point in front of you, keeping your upper arms close to your chest and your hands out front. Another is in-line skating: You can’t get forward on skates the way you need to on skis, but learning to skate—and make slalom turns on skates—can improve your skiing. —Joe Hernon, Snow Creek, Mo.
55596860http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/ski0115_instruction08.jpgAdam Barker“Like riding a bike.”
31. Good skiing requires balance over the outside ski. Throughout a turn, the inside leg should feel lighter on the snow. And just like when you’re riding a bike through a turn, the inside leg should bend more than the outside. —Mike Hafer, Breckenridge, Colo.
55596852http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/barker_acy1r1732.jpgAdam Barker“Grip the boot.”
32. Your boots are your connection to your skis, and if your grip on them isn’t purposeful, you’ll lack control over your skis and always be just a little bit back. Keep tension in the muscles around the top of your foot and in the front of your shin to hold the spot between the second and third buckles. Always. Like you mean it. —Robin Barnes, Heavenly, Calif.
55596861http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/ski0115_instruction09.jpgAdam Barker"Try sync skiing."
33. Synchronized skiing is fun, and it improves your pole-swing timing, your turn initiation, and the shaping of your turns. Find a friend who rips and try it. Have him or her ski in front of you, making predictable, rhythmic turns so you can remain in sync. Next, try skiing 180 degrees out of phase to make perfect figure-eight tracks in the snow. —Charles Roberts, Wilmot Mountain, Wis.
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<h4 class="title">Ladies Only Clinic</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Kirkwood Mountain Resort, California</strong><p><strong>Dates:</strong> December 27 / January 11 / February 14 / March 7-8 (2–day option) / April 4</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Women's Adventure Programs </h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Okemo Mountain Resort, Vermont</strong><p><strong>Dates:</strong> Jan 26-30 / February 2-3 / February 8-10 / February 12-13 / March 12-13</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Women's Alpine Ski Clinics</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Mad River Glen, Vermont</strong><p><strong>Dates:</strong> January 10 / February 14 / March 14</p> <p>Think you’ve got what it takes to learn how to ski the east’s top-ranked terrain? Give it a shot with these monthly day-long camps that focus on positive attitudes, proper tactics, and appropriate techniques for skiing beyond the groomers. Each day includes a meet and greet, lunch, and wrap-up session.</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> $115 without lift ticket, $170 with lift ticket</p></div>
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<div class="caption"><strong>Mammoth Mountain, California</strong><p>This one-day camp’s all about making the holidays fun. In the afternoon, ladies will ski with two-time Olympian and World Cup champion Stacey Cook, and then take the gondola to après. Then participants will jump into a torchlight night ski parade.</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> $99</p><p><a title="Stacey Cook's Holiday Ski Event for Women" href="http://www.mammothmountain.com/summer/events/event-detail?url=a-very-merry-chixmas-with-stacey-cook" target="_blank">mammothmountain.com</a></p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Women of Winter Camps</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows, California</strong><p><strong>Dates:</strong> December 14 / 3-day clinic: March 1-3</p> <p>For strong intermediate to expert skiers, these Lake Tahoe camps hone in on improving skills and building confidence. With an abundance of skiing available on the recently conjoined mountains, you’ll test your technique on a range of terrain. Both a one-day session in December and a three-day session in March include complimentary lunch and après ski events.</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> from $149 without lift ticket up to $740</p></div>
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<div class="caption"><strong>Jackson Hole, Wyoming</strong><p><strong>Dates:</strong> January 19, 20, 22, 23 / March 3, 4, 6, 7</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Arc'teryx Women's Camps</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia</strong><p><strong>Dates:</strong> December 13-14 / January 10-11 / January 21-February 1 / February 21-22 / Mary 7-8 / March 28-29</p></div>
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<div class="caption"><strong>Vail, Colorado</strong><p><strong>Dates:</strong> December 13-14</p> <p>The only thing better than an awesome women’s clinic is an awesome women’s ski clinic at Vail with dozens of women-specific skis to demo. Improve your skiing significantly while trying out the best gear in the industry, and leave with a better skills and a better sense of the gear you prefer. This camp also includes video feedback, a gift bag, and an après ski party.<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">&nbsp;</span></p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Women Only Alpine Skiing Clinic </h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Gore Mountain, New York</strong> <p><strong>Dates:</strong>&nbsp;January 24-25</p> <p>For the Empire State ladies, Gore Mountain’s one- and two-day clinics &nbsp;improve skiers of all levels. Start out the morning with complimentary breakfast and a discussion covering the day ahead, explore Gore’s vast terrain, shoot video to review, break for complimentary lunch, hit the upper mountain (if you’re interested in more runs), and end the day with a wine and cheese party or drink at Tannery Pub.</p></div>
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<div class="caption"><strong>Big Sky, Montana</strong><p><strong>Dates: </strong>April 18-19</p><p>At this big mountain ski camp for girls ages 10 through 17, intermediates and expert skiers will get video analysis, avalanche awareness education, and a swag bag from sponsors. Plus, to-be-named big mountain pros, Olympians, and racing champions will be coaching participants. A mini competition will be the camp's grand finale.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong>&nbsp;$395 without ticket</p></div>
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Skiing with dudes can suck. Here are 11 opportunities for the ladies to improve skills and get some quality ripper-chick time. gallery55595213http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/ladiesonly_credit_coreyrich.jpgCorey Rich/AuroraLadies Only Clinic
<p><strong>Kirkwood Mountain Resort, California</strong></p><p><strong>Dates:</strong> December 27 / January 11 / February 14 / March 7-8 (2–day option) / April 4</p> <p>New this season, the Ladies Only Clinic runs from December through April. These one-day clinics (there’s a two-day option in March, too) deliver adventure to attendees—thanks to Kirkwood’s varied terrain. Ideal for intermediate to advanced skiers who want to have fun, and designed to be short and sweet, this clinic allows you to test out new skills on your own time in the afternoon too.&nbsp;All sessions include complimentary lunch, as well as the use of a GoPro for top-of-the-line video analysis.</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> from $195 per day, up to $460 for a 3-day package (sans lift tickets)</p> <p><a href="http://expedition.kirkwood.com/discovery-series" target="_self">expedition.kirkwood.com</a></p>
55595208http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/dsc_0242-photo-courtesy-of-okemo-mountain-resort-bonnie-macpherson.jpgOkemo Mountain ResortWomen's Adventure Programs
<p><strong>Okemo Mountain Resort, Vermont</strong></p><p><strong>Dates:</strong> Jan 26-30 / February 2-3 / February 8-10 / February 12-13 / March 12-13</p> <p>Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, Okemo’s Women’s Adventure Programs are the perfect way to work on your skills amongst Vermont’s beautiful rolling mountains. Top-of-the-line coaches help attendees overcome fear, learn to ski new terrain, and make friends in a relaxed environment. Kick off with a welcome party, indulge in complimentary breakfasts and lunches, and work on the nitty-gritty stuff with video analysis. Check out included lodging discounts for the luxurious Jackson Gore Inn.</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> from $380, for the two-day program, up to $735 for the five-day program. Season-pass holders get a $25 discount per day.</p> <p><a href="http://www.okemo.com/womens-programs/" target="_blank">okemo.com</a></p>
55595212http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/skiwithkim_credit_skiwithkim.jpgSki With KimSki With Kim
<p><strong>Vail, Colorado</strong></p><p><strong>Dates:</strong><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> January 5-8 / February 23-26</span></p> <p>Want to shred one of the nation’s biggest and baddest ski resorts with former U.S. Ski Team member and World Extreme Skiing Champion Kim Reichhelm? Held at Vail, this camp helps you navigate terrain efficiently as possible while developing new skills. Through her Ski With Kim Camps (also held in Utah, Alaska and Chile), Reichhelm’s taught thousands of women how to ski better. In addition to the abundance of skiing at Vail, the four-day camp also includes a welcome reception, daily complimentary lunches, video review, après ski parties, demo gear, and a gift bag. Ski With Kim camps at Vail target intermediate and advanced skiers.</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> from $2,150 without lift ticket up to $2,400 with ticket.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Receive a $200 discount if you reserve before November 30.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.skiwithkim.com/ski-vail/" target="_blank">skiwithkim.com</a></span></p>
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<p><strong>Mad River Glen, Vermont</strong></p><p><strong>Dates:</strong> January 10 / February 14 / March 14</p> <p>Think you’ve got what it takes to learn how to ski the east’s top-ranked terrain? Give it a shot with these monthly day-long camps that focus on positive attitudes, proper tactics, and appropriate techniques for skiing beyond the groomers. Each day includes a meet and greet, lunch, and wrap-up session.</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> $115 without lift ticket, $170 with lift ticket</p> <p><a href="http://www.madriverglen.com/skiing/ski-school/women-only-program" target="_blank">madriverglen.com</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
55596562http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/mammoth-stacey-cook.jpgMammoth MountainChixmas with Stacey Cook
<p><strong>Mammoth Mountain, California</strong></p><p>This one-day camp’s all about making the holidays fun. In the afternoon, ladies will ski with two-time Olympian and World Cup champion Stacey Cook, and then take the gondola to après. Then participants will jump into a torchlight night ski parade.</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> $99</p><p><a title="Stacey Cook's Holiday Ski Event for Women" href="http://www.mammothmountain.com/summer/events/event-detail?url=a-very-merry-chixmas-with-stacey-cook" target="_blank">mammothmountain.com</a></p>
55595211http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/womenofwinter_credit_trevorclark.jpgTrevor ClarkWomen of Winter Camps
<p><strong>Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows, California</strong></p><p><strong>Dates:</strong> December 14 / 3-day clinic: March 1-3</p> <p>For strong intermediate to expert skiers, these Lake Tahoe camps hone in on improving skills and building confidence. With an abundance of skiing available on the recently conjoined mountains, you’ll test your technique on a range of terrain. Both a one-day session in December and a three-day session in March include complimentary lunch and après ski events.</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> from $149 without lift ticket up to $740</p> <p><a href="http://squawalpine.com/skiing-riding/women-winter-3-day-camp" target="_blank">squawalpine.com</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
55595215http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/elevate_credit_ericseymour.jpgEric SeymourElevate: The Women's Ski Camp
<p><strong>Jackson Hole, Wyoming</strong></p><p><strong>Dates:</strong> January 19, 20, 22, 23 / March 3, 4, 6, 7</p> <p>Taking intermediate and advanced women to the next level amongst the mountain’s legendary terrain, the Elevate instructors evaluate attendees on day one and allow skiers to move at their own pace and avoid getting overwhelmed. The camp is packed with amenities, such as a welcome reception, demo gear, daily complimentary lunches, après events, varied stretching and Pilates sessions, a rest day, and a banquet dinner at the Teton Mountain Lodge. Oh yeah, and pro skiers Jess McMillan, Kim Havell, and Crystal Wright lead the way.</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> from $1,405 without lift ticket to $1,645 including lift ticket</p> <p><a href="http://www.jacksonhole.com/elevate-womens-camp-2014.html" target="_blank">jacksonhole.com</a></p>
55595216http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/deepinthesteeps_credit_backcountrybabes.jpgBackcountry Babes' Deep In The Steeps
<p><strong>Wolf Creek, Colorado&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Dates:</strong> February 21-22</p> <p>Advanced skiers should check out this camp at Wolf Creek. Backcountry Babes run camps across North America, including in Alaska and British Columbia, so it’s safe to say they’ve got your back even on the most challenging of terrain. Both days start with a pre-ski yoga stretch and introduction to the day’s skill set and end with après. By the conclusion of the clinic, skiers will be confident on black diamond runs and un-groomed terrain on one of Colorado’s snowiest and most challenging mountains.</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> $375 with lift tickets</p> <p><a href="http://backcountrybabes.com/tour/deep-in-the-steeps/" target="_blank">backcountrybabes.com</a><ins datetime="2014-10-30T15:44" cite="mailto:Administrator"></ins></p>
55595217http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/arcteryxwomenscamps_credit_justajeskova.jpgJusta JeskovaArc'teryx Women's Camps
<p><strong>Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia</strong></p><p><strong>Dates:</strong> December 13-14 / January 10-11 / January 21-February 1 / February 21-22 / Mary 7-8 / March 28-29</p> <p>This year’s number-one <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/2015s-top-ranked-western-ski-resorts" target="_blank">ranked resort in the west</a> provides a variety of camps. Kicking off in December and running through March, these weekend sessions are available to beginner, intermediate, and advanced women who are at least 19 years old. The main goals of these camps are to simply improve skills on new terrain, but also to find new ski buddies.</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> $391 with lift ticket</p> <p><a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/reservations/Whistler-Blackcomb-Ski-Snowboard-School/mg_34/v_1468/b_874/Arc’teryx-Women-s-Snow-Camp-Ski-Levels-1-3.detail?mg=34&amp;v=1468&amp;b=874" target="_blank">whistlerblackcomb.com</a></p>
55595229http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/she-skis-photo.jpgOnTheSnow.com/Heather B. FriedShe Skis Women's Ski Weekend
<p><strong>Vail, Colorado</strong></p><p><strong>Dates:</strong> December 13-14</p> <p>The only thing better than an awesome women’s clinic is an awesome women’s ski clinic at Vail with dozens of women-specific skis to demo. Improve your skiing significantly while trying out the best gear in the industry, and leave with a better skills and a better sense of the gear you prefer. This camp also includes video feedback, a gift bag, and an après ski party.<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> $425 without lift ticket; $553 including lift ticket</p> <p><a href="http://sheskis.net/" target="_blank">sheskis.net</a></p>
55595232http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/newwomenscamps_credit_dancampbell.jpgDan CampbellWomen's Camps
<p><strong>Snowbird, Utah</strong></p><p><strong>Dates:</strong> January 9-12 / March 8-12</p> <p>Snowbird offers two separate camps during the 2014/2015 season: one three-day option in January, led by Carol Levine, the original organizer of the National Women’s Seminars through Professional Ski Instructors of America; and a four-day March camp, taught by renowned author and PSIA demo team member Mermer Blakeslee. Both camps target intermediate to advanced skiers, and cover bumps, racing, and backcountry (conditions permitting).&nbsp; A welcome reception, daily complimentary lunches, video analysis, and après ski are also included. Plus, the four-day option features a choice of any 50-minute spa treatment at the resort’s Cliff Spa.<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> $525 and $750 for January and March camps, respectively, without lift tickets<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.snowbird.com/mountain-school/womenscamps/ses1/" target="_blank">snowbird.com</a></p>
55595233http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/newwomenonlyalpineskiingclinic_credit_taylormorrison.jpgTaylor MorrisonWomen Only Alpine Skiing Clinic
<p><strong>Gore Mountain, New York</strong></p> <p><strong>Dates:</strong>&nbsp;January 24-25</p> <p>For the Empire State ladies, Gore Mountain’s one- and two-day clinics &nbsp;improve skiers of all levels. Start out the morning with complimentary breakfast and a discussion covering the day ahead, explore Gore’s vast terrain, shoot video to review, break for complimentary lunch, hit the upper mountain (if you’re interested in more runs), and end the day with a wine and cheese party or drink at Tannery Pub.</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong>&nbsp;from $111, for one-day clinic without lift ticket, up to $240 with lift ticket.</p> <p><a href="http://www.goremountain.com/events/women-only-alpine-skiing-clinic">goremountain.com</a></p>
55596511http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201412/keelys-ski-camp-for-girls.jpgKeely's CampKeely's Ski Camp For Girls
<p><strong>Big Sky, Montana</strong></p><p><strong>Dates: </strong>April 18-19</p><p>At this big mountain ski camp for girls ages 10 through 17, intermediates and expert skiers will get video analysis, avalanche awareness education, and a swag bag from sponsors. Plus, to-be-named big mountain pros, Olympians, and racing champions will be coaching participants. A mini competition will be the camp's grand finale.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong>&nbsp;$395 without ticket</p><p><a title="Keely's Big Mountain Camp For Girls" href="http://bigskyresort.com/things-to-do/events-calendar/2015/april/keelys-ski-camp-for-girls" target="_blank">bigskyresort.com</a></p>
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<h4 class="title">Unleashed – Killington, Vermont</h4>
<div class="caption"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">20 days of your choice from December 13 – March 22 (weekends only)</span></div>
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<h4 class="title">Kristen Ulmer’s Mindset-Only Ski to Live Camp – Alta, Utah</h4>
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<div class="caption">Every Saturday from January 3 - January 24<p>Every Saturday in the month of January, beginner to intermediate skiers can&nbsp;partake in Sugarbush’s Breakthrough Camp to improve their skills and step their&nbsp;game up on challenging terrain. Learn from the mountain’s best instructors, work&nbsp;on your skiing every week among new friends, and leave more confident and excited&nbsp;than ever about hitting the slopes.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> $360 (without lift tickets)</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Steep and Deep Camp – Winter Park, Colorado</h4>
<div class="caption">March 6 – 8&nbsp;<p>Sick of the groomers? Looking for a challenge? Sign up for Winter Park’s&nbsp;Steep and Deep Camp, a three-day program that will push your skiing to the next&nbsp;level. Master steep tree lines, shred snowmobile-accessed terrain, work on skills&nbsp;through video analysis, indulge in complimentary lunches each day, and grab special&nbsp;gifts from the camp’s sponsors. Attendees must be able to ski black diamond terrain&nbsp;comfortably before registering.</p><p><strong>Cost: </strong>$519 (with lift tickets)</p></div>
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http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/winter-ski-camp-roundup#commentsHow To KidsPeopleResortsSki CultureInstructionHow-toSki Performanceski campsski clinicsTravel IdeasWestern USAltaJackson HoleKillingtonSugarbushTimberlineWhistler BlackcombWinter ParkCURRENT_SITE55595642http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201411/jackson-hole_credit_jackson-hole-mountain-resort_tout.jpg55595641Jackson Hole Ski Camp | Photo: Jackson Hole Mountain ResortAnd you thought summer camp was fun. Check out these seven ski camps that will make this winter your best ever.gallery55595645http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/core_credit_core ski camp.jpgCore Ski CampCore Premier Ski Camp – Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia
<p>November 29 – March 21 (week long sessions)</p><p>Planning out a ski trip can be stressful. Core Ski Camps does it for you while&nbsp;simultaneously making you a better skier on Whistler’s legendary terrain. They’ll&nbsp;pick you up at the airport (and take you back), put you up for as long as you want&nbsp;(they offer week long sessions for up to 12 weeks), give you a bus pass, a gym pass&nbsp;(includes hot tub, sauna, steam room, and pool), lift line priority pass, ski tune ups,&nbsp;video analysis, camp swag, giveaway gear from sponsors, and more. Pick the&nbsp;freestyle camp to learn how to ski the park or the freeride camp to master gnarly&nbsp;un-groomed terrain. Must have at least 15 days of skiing experience to register.</p><p><br><strong>Cost:</strong> $1885 for one week (with lift tickets) / discounted prices for multiple weeks</p><p><br><a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.coreskicamps.com/ski_camps#premier_camp" target="_blank">coreskicamps.com</a></p><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Dates: November 29 – March 21 (week long sessions)</div><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Blurb: Planning out a ski trip can be stressful. Core Ski Camps does it for you while&nbsp;</div><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">simultaneously making you a better skier on Whistler’s legendary terrain. They’ll&nbsp;</div><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">pick you up at the airport (and take you back), put you up for as long as you want&nbsp;</div><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">(they offer week long sessions for up to 12 weeks), give you a bus pass, a gym pass&nbsp;</div><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">(includes hot tub, sauna, steam room, and pool), lift line priority pass, ski tune ups,&nbsp;</div><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">video analysis, camp swag, giveaway gear from sponsors, and more. Pick the&nbsp;</div><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">freestyle camp to learn how to ski the park or the freeride camp to master gnarly&nbsp;</div><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">un-groomed terrain. Must have at least 15 days of skiing experience to register.</div><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Cost: $1885 for one week (with lift tickets) / discounted prices for multiple weeks</div><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Website: http://www.coreskicamps.com/ski_camps#premier_camp</div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
55595646http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/jackson hole_credit_jackson hole mountain resort.jpgJackson HoleFour Seasons Fantasy Camp – Jackson Hole, Wyoming
<p>January 6 - 12</p><p>Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Jackson Hole Resort, Exum Mountain&nbsp;Guides, and Teton Gravity Research joined up to create a totally one-of-a-kind program for expert skiers under the fittingly epic name of “Fantasy Camp.”&nbsp;Using their combined knowledge and resources, you can actually ski Wyoming’s&nbsp;backcountry like a local. Experience stellar turns in the&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Jackson area as well as in Grand Teton National Park&nbsp;</span>on Atomic demo gear, spend one-on-one time with TGR Athletes and Exum&nbsp;Mountain Guides, and indulge in the Four Season’s endless amenities, including&nbsp;daily lunches, and a catered dinner on the final night followed by a private movie&nbsp;screening in the TGR media room (lodging discounts are available upon&nbsp;registration).&nbsp;</p><p><br><strong>Cost:</strong> $3,500 (with lift tickets)</p><p><a title="jacksonhole.com" href="http://www.jacksonhole.com/fantasy-camp.html" target="_blank">jacksonhole.com</a></p>
55595647http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/killington_credit_chandler burgess.jpgKillingtonUnleashed – Killington, Vermont
<p><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">20 days of your choice from December 13 – March 22 (weekends only)</span></p><p>Killington now offers little East Coast rippers of all ability levels (ages 7 to&nbsp;17) a season-long camp to make the absolute best of winter. Running every&nbsp;weekend from December through March, the Unleashed camp covers skills on every&nbsp;part of the mountain, from the steeps, to the bumps, to the parks. Attendees pick 20&nbsp;days to partake in throughout the season, resulting in a far more long-term&nbsp;approach than most other camps. Friends will be made, skills will be developed, and&nbsp;best of all, free lunches will be had.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> $999 (without lift tickets)</p><p><a title="killington.com" href="http://www.killington.com/site/lessons/childrens_programs/unleashed" target="_blank">killington.com</a></p>
55595648http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/kristen ulmer_credit_brad lewis.jpgBrad LewisKristen Ulmer’s Mindset-Only Ski to Live Camp – Alta, Utah
<p>January 9-11 / February 27 - March 1 /&nbsp;January 29 - February 1</p><p>Sure, most camps out there can improve your skiing skills, but what about&nbsp;your mental skills? Former US Mogul Team athlete and renowned extreme skier&nbsp;Kristen Ulmer asked herself this after she retired from pro skiing, and in response,&nbsp;she created a totally innovative camp that blows everything you currently know&nbsp;about skiing out of the water. Through her easy-to-grasp mental training and all-around unique approach to the sport, she will help intermediate to expert skiers&nbsp;forge a new relationship with fear, become more connected with yourself, and&nbsp;abandon any limitations you may currently feel on the hill—without harping on&nbsp;your form. Oh yeah, and it all takes place at the one and only Alta Ski Area.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> 3-day camp: $590; 4-day camp:&nbsp;$1590(without lift tickets)</p><p><a title="kristenulmer.com" href="http://kristenulmer.com" target="_blank">kristenulmer.com</a></p>
55595649http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/sugarbush_credit_john atkinson.jpgJohn AtkinsonBreakthrough – Sugarbush, Vermont
<p>Every Saturday from January 3 - January 24</p><p>Every Saturday in the month of January, beginner to intermediate skiers can&nbsp;partake in Sugarbush’s Breakthrough Camp to improve their skills and step their&nbsp;game up on challenging terrain. Learn from the mountain’s best instructors, work&nbsp;on your skiing every week among new friends, and leave more confident and excited&nbsp;than ever about hitting the slopes.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> $360 (without lift tickets)</p><p><a title="sugarbush.com" href="http://www.sugarbush.com/ski-ride-school/camps-clinics/essential- elements-breakthrough-camp" target="_blank">sugarbush.com</a></p>
55595650http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/windells_credit_gill montgomery.jpgGill MontgomeryWindells – Mt. Hood, Oregon
<p>December 27 – January 2</p><p><br>Windells is widely known as the “Funnest” place on earth for summer ski&nbsp;<br>camp, but did you know they offer a winter camp as well? Targeting younger folks&nbsp;<br>(4 -17 for day camp; 8-17 for overnight camp), this camp lasts a week long during&nbsp;<br>the holidays, focusing on improving park and powder skiing skills between Mt. Hood&nbsp;<br>Meadows, Timberline, and Mt. Hood Skibowl. Beginner to expert campers will work&nbsp;<br>with professional coaches, have a great place to stay at the camp base (if desired),&nbsp;<br>and get three meals a day.&nbsp;</p><p><br><strong>Cost: </strong>$1249 with lodging / $949 without (both with lift tickets)</p><p><a href="http://windells.com/freeski-camp/winter-and-spring-break-freestyle- ski-camp/" target="_blank">windells.com</a></p>
55595651http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201411/winter park_credit_winter park.jpgWinter ParkSteep and Deep Camp – Winter Park, Colorado
<p>March 6 – 8&nbsp;</p><p>Sick of the groomers? Looking for a challenge? Sign up for Winter Park’s&nbsp;Steep and Deep Camp, a three-day program that will push your skiing to the next&nbsp;level. Master steep tree lines, shred snowmobile-accessed terrain, work on skills&nbsp;through video analysis, indulge in complimentary lunches each day, and grab special&nbsp;gifts from the camp’s sponsors. Attendees must be able to ski black diamond terrain&nbsp;comfortably before registering.</p><p><strong>Cost: </strong>$519 (with lift tickets)</p><p><a title="winterparkresort.com" href="http://www.winterparkresort.com/plan-your-trip/lessons/adult- camps.aspx" target="_blank">winterparkresort.com</a></p>
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 12:48:45 +0000Goggle Tan55595642 at http://www.skinet.com/skiSouth American Summer Camps 2014http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/south-american-summer-camps-2014?lnk=rss&loc=how-to-
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<h4 class="title">CASA Tours: Chilean and Argentine Andes</h4>
<div class="caption">CASA Tours provides 10 tours in Argentina and Chile that give skiers an in-bounds, off-piste, or cat-skiing experience they’ll never forget, plus some time to explore local attractions and cuisine. CASA has personal relationships with local haciendas, lodges, and cabanas that will even provide home cooked meals.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Evolve Chile Ski and Snowboard Camp: Valle Nevado</h4>
<div class="caption">Evolve Chile is a camp for those looking to improve their park and all-mountain skills. Skiers get on-mountain lessons from pros like Tanner Hall and KC Deane. Camps are mainly geared toward youth skiers, but there is a session for interested adults. <p><strong>Dates: </strong>July 27-August 18</p><p><strong>Price:</strong> $2,349-4,549</p></div>
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<div class="caption">Whether you are an adult, college student, still at home with Mom and Dad, or sailing through the golden years, you can finally get that backcountry and avalanche training. Pro coaches like Michelle Parker and Garrett Russell teach skiers everything from building backcountry jumps to ripping tree lines in style. SASS Global Travel wants their clients to arrive back home with the education and confidence to tear up the backcountry. <p><strong>Dates:</strong> August 2-September 6</p> <p><strong>Price:</strong> $2,595-12,175</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Powder Quest: Chilean and Argentine Andes</h4>
<div class="caption">Powder Quest offers skiers the opportunity to fine-tune their South American experience. From a women’s camp taught by Ingrid Backstrom to various backcountry, cat, and resort tours of Chile and Argentina’s best skiing, Powder Quest has a wide selection of camps and tours. Powder Quest has incorporated yoga classes into select tours for the zen skier.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Ski with Kim: Valle Nevado & Portillo, Chile</h4>
<div class="caption">Ski with Kim tours provides guided lift accessible skiing, heli-skiing, cat-skiing, and women’s group skiing. Tours are recommended for intermediate to expert skiers looking to continue their ski season in Valle Nevado, Portillo, and surrounding areas. Once the ski day ends, tour guests get to experience Chilean culture and hospitality. <p><strong>Dates:</strong> August 1-30</p> <p><strong>Price:</strong> $4,530-7,060</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">11th Annual Superstars Ski Camp: Portillo, Chile</h4>
<div class="caption">The camp is designed for expert skiers looking to push their limits with pro skiers like Chris Davenport and Ingrid Backstrom. Along with on-mountain instruction the camp features nightly talks by the pros, and an on-site professional photographer to document the adventure. <p><strong>Dates: </strong>August 9-16</p> <p><strong>Price: </strong>$2,500</p> <p><strong>Guides:</strong> Maximum of 30 skiers broken into small groups. Skiers are taught and guided by pros Chris Davenport, Ingrid Backstrom, Mike Douglas, and Chris Anthony.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Ski Clinics: Valle Nevado, Chile </h4>
<div class="caption">Dan Egan leads skiers in private and semi-private clinics designed to perfect and advance their all-terrain skiing. His clinics allow individuals, groups, or families to customize their trip by choosing the specific terrain and skills they want to work on. <p><strong>Dates:</strong> August 16-30</p> <p><strong>Price: </strong>$750-1,500</p> <p><strong>Guides:</strong> Up to 8 people per group. Dan Egan, who appeared in 12 Warren Miller films, is the main guide. Six other experienced ski instructors accompany him.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">John Clendenin's 14th Annual Method Camp—Portillo, Chile</h4>
<div class="caption">U.S. Ski Hall of Famer John Clendenin holds his annual <a href="http://skidoctors.com/method/" target="_blank">Clendenin Ski Method</a> camp in beautiful Portillo, Chile. The camp is focused on providing an experience that will improve everyone’s skiing, from the novice to the seasoned expert. Anyone looking to bring their skills up a level and have fun in the South American snow will fit right in.<p>Dates: September 6-14</p> <p>Price: $4,795-6,855</p> <p>Guides: Guides include John Clendenin and his staff of certified coaches.</p></div>
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http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/south-american-summer-camps-2014#commentsBackcountryHow To ResortsInstructionLearn From the ProsSki Performanceski campssummer ski campArgentinaChileSouth AmericaCURRENT_SITE55591611http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201403/sa-camps-tout.jpg55591629South American Summer Camps 2014 toutHere's where to go to ski with pros, learn new skills, and find bottomless powder in the middle of summer.gallery55591617http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/casatoursgallery.jpgCASA ToursCASA Tours: Chilean and Argentine Andes
<p>CASA Tours provides 10 tours in Argentina and Chile that give skiers an in-bounds, off-piste, or cat-skiing experience they’ll never forget, plus some time to explore local attractions and cuisine. CASA has personal relationships with local haciendas, lodges, and cabanas that will even provide home cooked meals.</p> <p>Those looking for beautiful in-bounds skiing, an introduction to the backcountry, and a chance to delve into Argentine culture should check out the nine-day Powder Triangle camp ($3,195). Skiers looking to relax a bit more will love the combo of hot springs, wine tasting, and snow on the 15-day Endless Winter tour ($5,295). More advanced skiers will quench their thirst for Patagonian powder at the Glacier Martial with the 15-day End of the World tour ($3,095).</p> <p><strong>Dates:</strong> July 30-September 20</p> <p><strong>Price:</strong> $3,095-5,295</p> <p><strong>Guides:</strong> 4-5:1 ratio. All CASA guides are Avalanche Safety Procedure and First Aid/CPR certified with extensive backcountry knowledge. CASA provides guests with avalanche transceivers, shovels, and probes. Introductory avalanche classes are also available.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://casatours.com/trips/" target="_blank">casatours.com/trips/</a></p>
55591616http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/jpg3_cred-evolvechilegallery.jpgEvolve ChileEvolve Chile Ski and Snowboard Camp: Valle Nevado
<p>Evolve Chile is a camp for those looking to improve their park and all-mountain skills. Skiers get on-mountain lessons from pros like Tanner Hall and KC Deane. Camps are mainly geared toward youth skiers, but there is a session for interested adults.</p> <p><strong>Dates: </strong>July 27-August 18</p><p><strong>Price:</strong> $2,349-4,549</p><p><strong>Guides:</strong> 6:1 ratio. Guides include pros Tanner Hall, KC Deane, Mikey Hornbeck, Brady Perron, Alex Bellamare, Chopo Diaz, and Ben Moxham. Evolve Chile’s coaching motto is “challenge by choice,” meaning coaches allow skiers to decide whether or not to push to a new level or have fun at their current one.</p> <p><a href="http://evolvechile.com/" target="_blank">evolvechile.com</a></p>
55591618http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/bengirardi_rainerbenzgallery.jpgRainer BenzSASS Global Travel: Cerro Catedral Alta Patagonia, Argentina
<p>Whether you are an adult, college student, still at home with Mom and Dad, or sailing through the golden years, you can finally get that backcountry and avalanche training. Pro coaches like Michelle Parker and Garrett Russell teach skiers everything from building backcountry jumps to ripping tree lines in style. SASS Global Travel wants their clients to arrive back home with the education and confidence to tear up the backcountry.</p> <p><strong>Dates:</strong> August 2-September 6</p> <p><strong>Price:</strong> $2,595-12,175</p> <p><strong>Guides:</strong> 5:1 ratio. Pros include Michelle Parker, Garrett Russell, Piers Solomon, and Mauri Camilla.</p> <p><a href="http://www.sassglobaltravel.com/argentina/pricing-availability/" target="_blank">sassglobaltravel.com/argentina/pricing-availability/</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
55591619http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/13w_chile_action_018_takenfromvallenevadowebsitegallery.jpgValle NevadoPowder Quest: Chilean and Argentine Andes
<p>Powder Quest offers skiers the opportunity to fine-tune their South American experience. From a women’s camp taught by Ingrid Backstrom to various backcountry, cat, and resort tours of Chile and Argentina’s best skiing, Powder Quest has a wide selection of camps and tours. Powder Quest has incorporated yoga classes into select tours for the zen skier.</p><p><strong>Dates:</strong> July 31-September 20<br><strong>Price: </strong>$2,695-6,595 and upon request<br><strong>Guides: </strong>Ratio varies by tour/camp. Powder Quest guides are fully trained and experienced professionals from all over North and South America. All guides are trained in field rescue. Lead guides are International Federation of Mountain Guides Association certified members.<br><a href="http://www.powderquest.com" target="_blank">www.powderquest.com</a></p>
55591620http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/2-portillo-unlimited-frankshinegallery.jpgFrank ShineSki with Kim: Valle Nevado & Portillo, Chile
<p>Ski with Kim tours provides guided lift accessible skiing, heli-skiing, cat-skiing, and women’s group skiing. Tours are recommended for intermediate to expert skiers looking to continue their ski season in Valle Nevado, Portillo, and surrounding areas. Once the ski day ends, tour guests get to experience Chilean culture and hospitality.</p> <p><strong>Dates:</strong> August 1-30</p> <p><strong>Price:</strong> $4,530-7,060</p> <p><strong>Guides:</strong> 3:15 ratio. The guide team is comprised of five trained backcountry experts. Kim Reichhelm, the tour company’s namesake, has skied with the U.S. Ski Team and Women’s Pro Tour. Other guides include a technical advisor for K2, a World Cup Trophy holder, and a X-Games Ski Cross champion.</p> <p><a href="http://www.skiwithkim.com" target="_blank">www.skiwithkim.com</a></p>
55591613http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/skisuperstartscamp2013_cred.-jessehoffman-gallery.jpgJesse Hoffman11th Annual Superstars Ski Camp: Portillo, Chile
<p>The camp is designed for expert skiers looking to push their limits with pro skiers like Chris Davenport and Ingrid Backstrom. Along with on-mountain instruction the camp features nightly talks by the pros, and an on-site professional photographer to document the adventure.</p> <p><strong>Dates: </strong>August 9-16</p> <p><strong>Price: </strong>$2,500</p> <p><strong>Guides:</strong> Maximum of 30 skiers broken into small groups. Skiers are taught and guided by pros Chris Davenport, Ingrid Backstrom, Mike Douglas, and Chris Anthony.</p> <p><a href="http://www.skiportillo.com/escuela-ski-arriendo/ski-camps-clinicas/?lang=en" target="_blank">skiportillo.com</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
55591628http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/dan-2_cred.jenniferbennett_gallery.jpgJennifer BennettSki Clinics: Valle Nevado, Chile
<p>Dan Egan leads skiers in private and semi-private clinics designed to perfect and advance their all-terrain skiing. His clinics allow individuals, groups, or families to customize their trip by choosing the specific terrain and skills they want to work on.</p> <p><strong>Dates:</strong> August 16-30</p> <p><strong>Price: </strong>$750-1,500</p> <p><strong>Guides:</strong> Up to 8 people per group. Dan Egan, who appeared in 12 Warren Miller films, is the main guide. Six other experienced ski instructors accompany him.</p> <p><a href="http://www.skiclinics.com/ski-clinics" target="_blank">www.skiclinics.com/ski-clinics/</a></p>
55591722http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/john_c_14th_annual_camp_img_6100-crop.jpgJonathan SelkowitzJohn Clendenin's 14th Annual Method Camp—Portillo, Chile
<p>U.S. Ski Hall of Famer John Clendenin holds his annual <a href="http://skidoctors.com/method/" target="_blank">Clendenin Ski Method</a> camp in beautiful Portillo, Chile. The camp is focused on providing an experience that will improve everyone’s skiing, from the novice to the seasoned expert. Anyone looking to bring their skills up a level and have fun in the South American snow will fit right in.</p><p>Dates: September 6-14</p> <p>Price: $4,795-6,855</p> <p>Guides: Guides include John Clendenin and his staff of certified coaches.</p> <p><a href="skidoctors.com/clendenin-ski-method-camps/portillo-camp/" target="_blank">skidoctors.com</a></p>
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<h4 class="title">Apres Ski: Cocktail Recipes</h4>
<div class="caption">Sure, beer is a universal après drink, but cocktails can be just as refreshing, a little more fun, and mix up your repertoire. We visited the Après Cocktail Classic in Aspen, Colorado, to consult some of the nation’s top mixologists and bartenders about their best après cocktail recipes.<p>Despite the infinite combinations of alcohol and mixers, these eight cocktails stood out. Click through the gallery to find a recipe to try next time you get off the slopes.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Irish Coffee</h4>
<div class="caption"><em>Ingredients</em> <p>1.5 oz. Irish Whiskey (Here's <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/cheers-whiskey?i=55591600&amp;s=8" target="_blank">one kind to try</a>)<br> 2 small white sugar cubes (or a teaspoon of loose sugar of your choice)<br> 3 oz. hot coffee<br> 1 oz. cold hand whipped cream<br> <br></p></div>
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<div class="caption"><em>Ingredients</em> <p>2 oz. Aviation American Gin<br> 1 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice<br> .75 oz. simple syrup<br> 4 mint leaves<br> 3 raspberries<br> <br></p> <p><em>What to do</em><br> Lightly press mint and raspberry in a shaker tin.</p><p>Add all other ingredients, add ice, and shake for 20 seconds.</p><p>Fine strain into a chilled martini glass.</p><p>Garnish with a speared raspberry.</p> <p>— recipe by Brooke Arthur and Ryan Magarian&nbsp;</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">PDA</h4>
<div class="caption"><em>Ingredients</em> <p>2 oz. Leopold Brothers Apple Whiskey<br> 1 oz. Domaine de Canton Ginger Cognac Liqueur<br> 1 oz. fresh lemon juice<br> 1 oz. egg white<br> .5 oz. lemongrass ginger simple syrup<br> Half inch peice of muddled ginger root<br> Pinch of cinnamon and apple slice for surface garnish<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><em>What to do</em><br> Muddle ginger in tin.</p><p>Add whiskey, canton, lemon, syrup and egg white along with ice, and shake with vigor.</p><p>Double fine strain into large coupe glass.</p></div>
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<div class="caption"><em>Ingredients</em> <p>6 cups milk</p> <p>5 oz. white chocolate pieces</p> <p>2 teaspoons coffee powder</p> <p>1 teaspoon powdered sugar</p> <p>2 oz. vodka&nbsp;</p> <p>1 oz. double expresso vodka (Try Van Gogh's)</p> <p>2 oz. Grand Marnier</p> <p>Whipped cream, orange zest and nutmeg to top<br> <br></p> <p><em>What to do</em><br> Pour milk into saucepan and heat to a soft simmer.</p><p>Add chocolate coffee powder, vodka, and Grand Marnier.</p> <p>Blend until smooth, about 20 seconds.</p> <p>Pour into warm glasses and top with whipped cream, orange zest, and grated nutmeg.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Temerity Mule</h4>
<div class="caption"><em>Ingredients</em> <p>4 raspberries</p> <p>2 jalapeno slices</p> <p>juice of 1 lime</p> <p>2 oz. vodka (Limelight uses Woody Creek Vodka, a local organic potato vodka)</p> <p>splash of raspberry sauce (such as Smucker’s Razz sauce)</p> <p>ginger beer</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>What to do</em><br> Muddle raspberries, jalapeno and lime juice in a mixer glass.</p> <p>Add vodka and ice; mix.</p> <p>Pour mix into copper mug with ice.</p> <p>Fill with ginger beer; stir.</p> <p>Garnish with lime, raspberries, and jalapenos as desired.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>
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<div class="caption"><em>Ingredients</em> <p>4 oz. foamed milk</p> <p>1.5 oz. maple whiskey (for example, Tap 357 Maple Rye Whisky)</p> <p>1 oz. dark chocolate syrup (such as Monin)</p> <p>whipping cream</p> <p>a few ounces Mezcal</p> <p>maple syrup</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>What to do</em><br> In a mug, add the milk, maple whisky, and chocolate syrup.</p> <p>Stir to mix.</p> <p>Top with Smoked Maple Cream (Recipe below).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To make Smoked Maple Cream:</p> <p>In a whipped cream charger, add 1 part cream, 1 part maple whiskey, ½ part Mezcal and ½ part maple syrup.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>
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<div class="caption"><em>Ingredients</em> <p>1.5 oz. 10 Cane Rum<br>0.25 oz. Grand Marnier<br> 0.5 oz. lime juice<br> 0.5 oz. simple syrup<br> 1.5 oz. strawberry puree</p> <p><em>What to do</em></p><p><em></em>Lightly muddle the mint with the lime juice and simple syrup lightly in a mixing glass.</p><p>Then add: rum, Grand Marnier, and strawberry puree.Add ice and shake.</p><p>Double strain over ice into a High Ball glass and top it off with a splash of soda water.</p><p>Garnish with a lime wheel and a mint sprig.</p><p>— recipe by Denis Cote, 39 Degrees Lounge at The Sky Hotel</p></div>
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<p>Sure, beer is a universal après drink, but cocktails can be just as refreshing, a little more fun, and mix up your repertoire. We visited the Après Cocktail Classic in Aspen, Colorado, to consult some of the nation’s top mixologists and bartenders about their best après cocktail recipes.</p><p>Despite the infinite combinations of alcohol and mixers, these eight cocktails stood out. Click through the gallery to find a recipe to try next time you get off the slopes.</p>
55591676http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/irishcoffee_img_1965gallery.jpgIrish Coffee
<p><em>Ingredients</em></p> <p>1.5 oz. Irish Whiskey (Here's <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/cheers-whiskey?i=55591600&amp;s=8" target="_blank">one kind to try</a>)<br> 2 small white sugar cubes (or a teaspoon of loose sugar of your choice)<br> 3 oz. hot coffee<br> 1 oz. cold hand whipped cream<br> <br></p> <p><em>What to do</em><br> Warm an Irish Coffee glass with hot water.<br> Pour out water and add the whiskey to the glass.<br> Add the sugar cubes and stir vigorously to dissolve sugar.<br> Add the hot coffee.<br> Lastly, gently pour cold, well hand-whipped cream on top to float.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>— adapted from Charlotte Voisey’s recipe</p>
55591671http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/raspberryginsouthsidegallery.jpgRaspberry Southside
<p><em>Ingredients</em></p> <p>2 oz. Aviation American Gin<br> 1 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice<br> .75 oz. simple syrup<br> 4 mint leaves<br> 3 raspberries<br> <br></p> <p><em>What to do</em><br> Lightly press mint and raspberry in a shaker tin.</p><p>Add all other ingredients, add ice, and shake for 20 seconds.</p><p>Fine strain into a chilled martini glass.</p><p>Garnish with a speared raspberry.</p> <p>— recipe by Brooke Arthur and Ryan Magarian&nbsp;</p>
55591678http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/pda_justicesnows_nick_tininenkogallery.jpegNick TininenkoPDA
<p><em>Ingredients</em></p> <p>2 oz. Leopold Brothers Apple Whiskey<br> 1 oz. Domaine de Canton Ginger Cognac Liqueur<br> 1 oz. fresh lemon juice<br> 1 oz. egg white<br> .5 oz. lemongrass ginger simple syrup<br> Half inch peice of muddled ginger root<br> Pinch of cinnamon and apple slice for surface garnish<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><em>What to do</em><br> Muddle ginger in tin.</p><p>Add whiskey, canton, lemon, syrup and egg white along with ice, and shake with vigor.</p><p>Double fine strain into large coupe glass.</p><p>Float a slice of apple in the center of the foamed surface, and stripe cinnamon across the center.<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>— recipe created by Scott Whitcomb, formerly of Justice Snow's</p> <p>Note: PDA stands for Public Display of Affection</p>
55591677http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/powderhound3gallery.jpgPowderhound
<p><strong>Powderhound</strong></p> <p><em>Ingredients</em></p> <p><br> 1 oz. vodka (Try Mell, made in Colorado, but any high-quality vodka will do)<br> <br> 1 oz. Averna Amaro Liqueur<br> <br> 0.5 oz. pomegranate juice<br> <br> 0.5 oz. lemon juice<br> <br> 0.5 oz. simple syrup<br> <br> Dash orange bitters and dash of cayenne maple syrup*<br> <br> Spiced sugar blend: 20 percent cayenne pepper/80 percent sugar <br> <br> * For maple syrup, take a cup of maple syrup and add 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper. Let infuse for a week. Then add a spoonful for each cocktail into the mixing glass and shake well.</p> <p><br> <br></p> <p><em>What to do</em><br> Add all ingredients except bitters into a mixing glass; shake well.</p> <p>Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.</p> <p>Finish with a dash of orange bitters.<br> Garnish: cayenne/sugar half rim, lemon twist</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>— recipe by Little Nell / Chair 9&nbsp;</p>
55591672http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/img_9552gallery.jpgWhite Nights Hot Chocolate
<p><em>Ingredients</em></p> <p>6 cups milk</p> <p>5 oz. white chocolate pieces</p> <p>2 teaspoons coffee powder</p> <p>1 teaspoon powdered sugar</p> <p>2 oz. vodka&nbsp;</p> <p>1 oz. double expresso vodka (Try Van Gogh's)</p> <p>2 oz. Grand Marnier</p> <p>Whipped cream, orange zest and nutmeg to top<br> <br></p> <p><em>What to do</em><br> Pour milk into saucepan and heat to a soft simmer.</p><p>Add chocolate coffee powder, vodka, and Grand Marnier.</p> <p>Blend until smooth, about 20 seconds.</p> <p>Pour into warm glasses and top with whipped cream, orange zest, and grated nutmeg.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>— recipe by Ronnie Sanchez</p>
55591675http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/img_9699gallery.jpgTemerity Mule
<p><em>Ingredients</em></p> <p>4 raspberries</p> <p>2 jalapeno slices</p> <p>juice of 1 lime</p> <p>2 oz. vodka (Limelight uses Woody Creek Vodka, a local organic potato vodka)</p> <p>splash of raspberry sauce (such as Smucker’s Razz sauce)</p> <p>ginger beer</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>What to do</em><br> Muddle raspberries, jalapeno and lime juice in a mixer glass.</p> <p>Add vodka and ice; mix.</p> <p>Pour mix into copper mug with ice.</p> <p>Fill with ginger beer; stir.</p> <p>Garnish with lime, raspberries, and jalapenos as desired.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>— recipe from Hunter Merten, Limelight Hotel</p>
55591673http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/img_9566gallery.jpgThe Fanny Hill Warmer
<p><em>Ingredients</em></p> <p>4 oz. foamed milk</p> <p>1.5 oz. maple whiskey (for example, Tap 357 Maple Rye Whisky)</p> <p>1 oz. dark chocolate syrup (such as Monin)</p> <p>whipping cream</p> <p>a few ounces Mezcal</p> <p>maple syrup</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>What to do</em><br> In a mug, add the milk, maple whisky, and chocolate syrup.</p> <p>Stir to mix.</p> <p>Top with Smoked Maple Cream (Recipe below).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To make Smoked Maple Cream:</p> <p>In a whipped cream charger, add 1 part cream, 1 part maple whiskey, ½ part Mezcal and ½ part maple syrup.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>— recipe by Jonathan Pogash</p>
55591674http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/img_9643gallery.jpgEden Mojito
<p><em>Ingredients</em></p> <p>1.5 oz. 10 Cane Rum<br>0.25 oz. Grand Marnier<br> 0.5 oz. lime juice<br> 0.5 oz. simple syrup<br> 1.5 oz. strawberry puree</p> <p><em>What to do</em></p><p><em></em>Lightly muddle the mint with the lime juice and simple syrup lightly in a mixing glass.</p><p>Then add: rum, Grand Marnier, and strawberry puree.Add ice and shake.</p><p>Double strain over ice into a High Ball glass and top it off with a splash of soda water.</p><p>Garnish with a lime wheel and a mint sprig.</p><p>— recipe by Denis Cote, 39 Degrees Lounge at The Sky Hotel</p>
55591680http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201403/whiskey_nicktininenko_gallery.jpgNick TininenkoWhiskey: Neat
<p>Don't want fruit or chocolate in your drink? <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/cheers-whiskey?i=55591598&amp;s=2" target="_self">Try straight whiskey</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:14:48 +0000ecarey55591669 at http://www.skinet.com/skiProcrastinator's Fitness Guidehttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/procrastinators-fitness-guide?lnk=rss&loc=how-to-
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<h4 class="title">Warm Up</h4>
<div class="caption">If you didn’t leave your couch all summer, you’re going to have a rough time on the slopes this year. We got with Mountain Athlete’s Rob Shaul and freeskier Hadley Hammer to give a get-fit-quick workout. Starting with 3 sets per exercise, try this workout three times a week right up until you’re skiing. For best results, work your way up to 6 sets with one active day of rest in between. <p>Warm Up (4 sets):</p> <p>10 squats</p> <p>10 push-ups</p> <p>10 sit-ups</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">1. Quadzilla Complex</h4>
<div class="caption">The Quadzilla Complex is a 3-exercise body-weight leg circuit run back-to-back in quick succession.<p>5 in-place lunges</p><p>5 jumping lunges</p> <p>5 squat jumps</p> <p>30-second rest</p> <p>Do the lunges 5 times each leg, as each lunge counts as half a rep. For the in-place lunges it's important to step forward into the lunge, not step back, and touch your knee to the ground each rep.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">2. EO’s</h4>
<div class="caption">Mid-section strength and strength endurance are key to skiing performance and skier durability. EO's are a 3-in-1 exercise, training flexion, isometric, and rotational core strength. <p>Lay on your back with your feet off the ground and knees bent. Move yourself across the floor horizontally by stepping first with your butt, then following with your shoulders. Make 10 steps in one direction, then 10 steps back.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">3. Calf Raises</h4>
<div class="caption">Calf strength and strength endurance is an often overlooked component of skiing fitness and performance. <p>Stand with the balls of your feet on a ledge. Drop your heels as far as possible, then drive up onto your toes, as high as possible. Complete 25 reps.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">4. 30/5/30 Sean Special</h4>
<div class="caption">Combine core and upper body strength in this next exercise. <p>Start with a 30-second side bridge, moving fluidly into 5 pushups, then another 30-second side bridge on the other side.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">5. Poor Man’s Leg Curls</h4>
<div class="caption">Skiing is quad dominant, which can lead to a strength imbalance with the butt and the backside of the leg. The Poor Man's Leg Curl trains the hamstrings and butt on the backside of the legs, decreasing the chance of injury. <p>Lay face-up and place the heels of both feet on a bench, box or chair. Move your butt into the bench so there is a 90-degree bend in your knee. Place your hands at or behind your head. Press your heels into the top of the bench and drive your hips to the sky until they are fully extended. Drop back down until your butt touches the ground. Repeat 25 reps.</p></div>
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http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/procrastinators-fitness-guide#commentsHow To Ski FitnessSki Performancecore exercisesCrossfit For Skiersexercisefitnessfitness trainingusana sponsorCURRENT_SITE55589309http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201310/procrastinators-tout.jpg55589317Procrastinator's ToutThere's still hope for getting in shape for ski season. Here's how to do it.gallery55589316http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201310/hadleyopen.jpgWarm Up
<p>If you didn’t leave your couch all summer, you’re going to have a rough time on the slopes this year. We got with Mountain Athlete’s Rob Shaul and freeskier Hadley Hammer to give a get-fit-quick workout. Starting with 3 sets per exercise, try this workout three times a week right up until you’re skiing. For best results, work your way up to 6 sets with one active day of rest in between.</p> <p>Warm Up (4 sets):</p> <p>10 squats</p> <p>10 push-ups</p> <p>10 sit-ups</p>
55589310http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201310/01combo.jpg1. Quadzilla Complex
<p>The Quadzilla Complex is a 3-exercise body-weight leg circuit run back-to-back in quick succession.</p><p>5 in-place lunges</p><p>5 jumping lunges</p> <p>5 squat jumps</p> <p>30-second rest</p> <p>Do the lunges 5 times each leg, as each lunge counts as half a rep. For the in-place lunges it's important to step forward into the lunge, not step back, and touch your knee to the ground each rep.</p> <p>For the jumping lunges, ensure the back knee touches the ground each rep, explosively hop up and switch your feet in the air, then drop down into the next effort. Control your descent­–don't slam your knees.</p>
55589311http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201310/02combo.jpg2. EO’s
<p>Mid-section strength and strength endurance are key to skiing performance and skier durability. EO's are a 3-in-1 exercise, training flexion, isometric, and rotational core strength.</p> <p>Lay on your back with your feet off the ground and knees bent. Move yourself across the floor horizontally by stepping first with your butt, then following with your shoulders. Make 10 steps in one direction, then 10 steps back.</p>
55589409http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201310/ad-900xlower_80k.jpgUSANA
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55589313http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201310/03.jpg3. Calf Raises
<p>Calf strength and strength endurance is an often overlooked component of skiing fitness and performance.</p> <p>Stand with the balls of your feet on a ledge. Drop your heels as far as possible, then drive up onto your toes, as high as possible. Complete 25 reps.</p>
55589314http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201310/04combo.jpg4. 30/5/30 Sean Special
<p>Combine core and upper body strength in this next exercise.</p> <p>Start with a 30-second side bridge, moving fluidly into 5 pushups, then another 30-second side bridge on the other side.</p>
55589315http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201310/05.jpg5. Poor Man’s Leg Curls
<p>Skiing is quad dominant, which can lead to a strength imbalance with the butt and the backside of the leg. The Poor Man's Leg Curl trains the hamstrings and butt on the backside of the legs, decreasing the chance of injury.</p> <p>Lay face-up and place the heels of both feet on a bench, box or chair. Move your butt into the bench so there is a 90-degree bend in your knee. Place your hands at or behind your head. Press your heels into the top of the bench and drive your hips to the sky until they are fully extended. Drop back down until your butt touches the ground. Repeat 25 reps.</p><p>To see these exercises in action <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wgu6uPzIeo" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>
Mon, 21 Oct 2013 18:00:31 +0000rdionne55589309 at http://www.skinet.com/skiChugach Powder Guideshttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/chugach-powder-guides?lnk=rss&loc=how-to-
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<div class="caption">Pssch. We’re unloaded. Over.</div>
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<div class="caption">If weather keeps skiers grounded, Chugach Powder Guides’ Moonscape Trees area offers the perfect antidote. The heli-ski operator has endless options amongst its 750,000 acres of terrain.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Pack In, Pack Out</h4>
<div class="caption">Every Chugach Powder Guides guest got to use a Mammut avalanche airbag pack this past season, making the heli-ski operator one of the first in the country to let skiers and riders use the equipment for free.</div>
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<div class="caption">When a weekend in early March saw too much cloud coverage, the group took to the tree terrain for perfect waist deep powder conditions.</div>
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<h4 class="title">There is Little Better</h4>
<div class="caption">Nothing beats good powder skiing in the Chugach Mountains on a sunny day.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Kiss the Sky</h4>
<div class="caption">A group of co-workers eats lunch and takes in the spectacular view in the “Hendrix” area during early March. Chugach Powder Guides used a rock ‘n’ roll theme to name several of the areas within its skiable terrain.</div>
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<div class="caption">Ski champion Zach Crist is leading this year’s Kings & Corn adventures in the Tordrillo Mountains.</div>
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<div class="caption">The Turnagain Arm provides a beautiful backdrop before dropping in.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Pond Skimming?</h4>
<div class="caption">Glacial pools are part of the landscape in the Tordrillo Mountains, where Kings & Corn guests spend days heli-skiing. </div>
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<div class="caption">“Hmmm. I wonder if those skis are too long for me.” —Bear</div>
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<h4 class="title">Never Ending Ski Day</h4>
<div class="caption">During early summer for Kings & Corn, ski days typically begin in the morning and end by mid-afternoon but conditions permitting, they may launch the helicopter for the opportunity to ski under the Alaskan midnight sun. </div>
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http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/chugach-powder-guides#commentsBackcountryHow To Snow PhotosSki Resort LifebackcountryChugach Powder GuidesCPGheli skiHelicopterCURRENT_SITE55586240http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201306/thumbnail.jpg55586239Chugach Powder Guides ThumbnailThe best way to beat summer heat is to daydream about heli-skiing in Alaska.gallery55586242http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201306/cpg.danielrusso2.jpgDaniel RussoEverybody Out
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55586246http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201306/cpg.danielrusso11.jpgDaniel RussoGlades for Days
If weather keeps skiers grounded, Chugach Powder Guides’ Moonscape Trees area offers the perfect antidote. The heli-ski operator has endless options amongst its 750,000 acres of terrain.
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Just go for it.
55586241http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201306/2013-04-03-15.00.11.jpgChugach Powder GuidesPack In, Pack Out
Every Chugach Powder Guides guest got to use a Mammut avalanche airbag pack this past season, making the heli-ski operator one of the first in the country to let skiers and riders use the equipment for free.
55586245http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201306/cpg.danielrusso9.jpgDaniel RussoPillows
When a weekend in early March saw too much cloud coverage, the group took to the tree terrain for perfect waist deep powder conditions.
55586247http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201306/cpg.danielrusso12.jpgDaniel RussoThere is Little Better
Nothing beats good powder skiing in the Chugach Mountains on a sunny day.
55586243http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201306/cpg.danielrusso4.jpgDaniel RussoKiss the Sky
A group of co-workers eats lunch and takes in the spectacular view in the “Hendrix” area during early March. Chugach Powder Guides used a rock ‘n’ roll theme to name several of the areas within its skiable terrain.
55586256http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201306/kingscorn-zachcrist.jpgChugach Powder GuidesThe Man Himself
Ski champion Zach Crist is leading this year’s Kings & Corn adventures in the Tordrillo Mountains.
55586248http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201306/cpg.richpeterson.jpgRich PetersonBreathing Room
The Turnagain Arm provides a beautiful backdrop before dropping in.
55586255http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201306/kingscorn-terrain2.jpgChris Owens/Chugach Powder GuidesPond Skimming?
Glacial pools are part of the landscape in the Tordrillo Mountains, where Kings & Corn guests spend days heli-skiing.
55586253http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201306/kingscorn-bear.jpgChris Owens/Chugach Powder GuidesYogi
“Hmmm. I wonder if those skis are too long for me.” —Bear
55586254http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201306/kingscorn-skiing.jpgZach Crist/Chugach Powder GuidesNever Ending Ski Day
During early summer for Kings & Corn, ski days typically begin in the morning and end by mid-afternoon but conditions permitting, they may launch the helicopter for the opportunity to ski under the Alaskan midnight sun.
Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:43:13 +0000sebestyen55586240 at http://www.skinet.com/skiWinter Driving Tipshttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/winter-driving-tips?lnk=rss&loc=how-to-
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<h4 class="title">Buckle Up</h4>
<div class="caption">By Amanda Markert<p>Let’s cut to the chase. I’m a bad driver. There’s no use denying it. The writing’s on my car­ – every bumper and door. I’m not reckless, just easily distracted—mountain scenery, donut shops, and men in the flannel tend to steer me into curbs. And, during the winter, my ability level drastically decreases, making getting to the hills a little tricky.</p> <p>Once my driving reputation got around the office, I was deemed the perfect candidate for the Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat, Colorado.&nbsp;</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Time to Rethink Winter Driving</h4>
<div class="caption">Let’s start by debunking a few myths:<p><em>– You</em> don’t oversteer; <em>your car</em> oversteers when it turns more than you instruct it to with your steering wheel.<em></em></p><p><em>– You</em> don’t understeer; <em>your car</em> understeers when your car doesn’t turn as much as you direct it to with your steering wheel.</p><p>– Driving off the beaten path, i.e. not in other’s tire tracks isn’t necessarily bad. It can help your wheels gain traction. But be cautious, layers of ice may be hiding under the snow.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Oversteering</h4>
<div class="caption">You know when you come to a turn and your rear wheels skid and you start to spin, or fishtail? Your car is oversteering.<p><strong>Causes of Oversteer:</strong></p><p>– Entering a turn or exit ramp too fast and suddenly decelerating.</p><p>– Accelerating too hard from a slow speed in a rear-wheel drive car. This is fixed by simply easing up on the throttle.</p><p>– Doing donuts in the middle school parking lot.</p> <p><strong>How to correct oversteer:</strong></p><p>– Look for a safe exit, not at what you may crash into – think tree skiing.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Understeering</h4>
<div class="caption"><strong>Causes of Understeer:</strong><br>– Heading into a turn too fast and your tires don’t have enough traction to safely complete the turn.<p>– Slamming the brakes to slow down and your front tires skid because they lose traction.</p><p>– Attempting to either steer and brake – or steer and accelerate – in a corner.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>How to Correct Understeer:</strong><br>– Again, look for a safe exit.</p><p>– Let off the pedal to slow down but don’t hit the brakes.</p><p>– Turn the wheel slightly back to straight until your front wheels gain grip.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Braking</h4>
<div class="caption">If your car has ABS (Antilock Brake system) – most do now ­– don’t pump your brakes. The ABS will do it for you. <p>If you don’t have ABS: Pump your brakes, fast and hard with your wheels pointed straight. You only want your wheels to lock up for a split second. As soon as they lock or if they start to slide, take your foot off the brake to gain grip. Repeat until you come to a complete stop.</p> <p>Rule of Thumb: Never try to stop with your wheels turned on wet, icy, or snowy roads.</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Photo: Larry Pierce</em></span></p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Driving at night with low visibility</h4>
<div class="caption">When it’s dark out and all you can see is heavy snow flying at your windshield, dim all of the lights inside your car. You’re pupils will enlarge and you’ll have a better view of what’s in front of you. <p>If lights from on coming cars make it difficult to see, try to follow the white line on the right side of the road.</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Photo: Larry Pierce</em></span></p></div>
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<div class="caption">– Test your tires’ grip on icy and snowy roads by braking hard when no one’s in sight. Gauge how much your car skids or slides.<p>– Keep your hands at 9 and 3 on the steering wheel. If you do like I <em>did </em>and place them at 2 and 10, you run the risk of giving yourself a black eye if the airbag goes off.</p><p>– Position you seat to where you have a slight bend in your elbows and your torso is upright. No gangster lean.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">BWDS: Teaching Drivers Since '83</h4>
<div class="caption">If you’re a skier, you've frequently driven through lousy—and more than likely—dangerous weather and road conditions. The more you know, the safer you’ll be. At 6,900 ft., the Bridgestone Winter Driving School understands winter. Three purpose-built ice- and snow-covered tracks, with different curves, pits, and hills, are designed each season using 250,000 gallons of recycled water. Half-day, full-day, and multi-day classes are offered to drivers 15-years and older. The school is open seven days a week through March, with six levels of classes, in group or private formats.</div>
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http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/winter-driving-tips#commentsHow To How-toSki Performancewinter driving tipsColoradoRockiesSteamboatCURRENT_SITE55584410http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201302/intro.jpg55584427Buckle Up
<p>By Amanda Markert</p><p>Let’s cut to the chase. I’m a bad driver. There’s no use denying it. The writing’s on my car­ – every bumper and door. I’m not reckless, just easily distracted—mountain scenery, donut shops, and men in the flannel tend to steer me into curbs. And, during the winter, my ability level drastically decreases, making getting to the hills a little tricky.</p> <p>Once my driving reputation got around the office, I was deemed the perfect candidate for the Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat, Colorado.&nbsp;</p><p>And so, I swallowed my pride and headed to the 'Boat to learn how to operate a car in treacherous winter conditions: ice, slush, snow, low visibility, you name it. Not to mention, I was on a personal mission to prove to my friends who refuse to get into my car that I <em>can</em> drive without hitting a curb or backing into a light pole.</p> <p>After a day of instruction, fishtailing, and coming close to crashing into the instructor’s car only <em>once</em>, I came away with some important tips. Allow me to share.</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Photo: Larry Pierce</em></span></p>
As told by the former worst female driver in Colorado.gallery55584427http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201302/intro.jpgBuckle Up
<p>By Amanda Markert</p><p>Let’s cut to the chase. I’m a bad driver. There’s no use denying it. The writing’s on my car­ – every bumper and door. I’m not reckless, just easily distracted—mountain scenery, donut shops, and men in the flannel tend to steer me into curbs. And, during the winter, my ability level drastically decreases, making getting to the hills a little tricky.</p> <p>Once my driving reputation got around the office, I was deemed the perfect candidate for the Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat, Colorado.&nbsp;</p><p>And so, I swallowed my pride and headed to the 'Boat to learn how to operate a car in treacherous winter conditions: ice, slush, snow, low visibility, you name it. Not to mention, I was on a personal mission to prove to my friends who refuse to get into my car that I <em>can</em> drive without hitting a curb or backing into a light pole.</p> <p>After a day of instruction, fishtailing, and coming close to crashing into the instructor’s car only <em>once</em>, I came away with some important tips. Allow me to share.</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Photo: Larry Pierce</em></span></p>
55584425http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201302/myths.jpgTime to Rethink Winter Driving
<p>Let’s start by debunking a few myths:</p><p><em>– You</em> don’t oversteer; <em>your car</em> oversteers when it turns more than you instruct it to with your steering wheel.<em></em></p><p><em>– You</em> don’t understeer; <em>your car</em> understeers when your car doesn’t turn as much as you direct it to with your steering wheel.</p><p>– Driving off the beaten path, i.e. not in other’s tire tracks isn’t necessarily bad. It can help your wheels gain traction. But be cautious, layers of ice may be hiding under the snow.</p><p>– Turning on your high beams when driving through a heavy snowstorm may not help you see better. It may impair visibility.</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Photo: Larry Pierce</em></span></p>
55584424http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201302/oversteer-graphic.jpgOversteering
<p>You know when you come to a turn and your rear wheels skid and you start to spin, or fishtail? Your car is oversteering.</p><p><strong>Causes of Oversteer:</strong></p><p>– Entering a turn or exit ramp too fast and suddenly decelerating.</p><p>– Accelerating too hard from a slow speed in a rear-wheel drive car. This is fixed by simply easing up on the throttle.</p><p>– Doing donuts in the middle school parking lot.</p> <p><strong>How to correct oversteer:</strong></p><p>– Look for a safe exit, not at what you may crash into – think tree skiing.</p><p>– Take your foot off the brake and steer into your skid – the direction you’d rather be going – until your wheels grip the road.</p><p>– As you steer into the skid add a little throttle. This creates a weight transfer to the rear tires and helps them regain grip and control of your car.</p> <p>Example: If the back end of your car slides right as you turn left, take your foot of the brake­ and steer right – the same direction your car is sliding while gently accelerating to gain grip with your rear tires. Once you gain traction, you’ll be able to efficiently correct your turn or come to a complete stop.</p>
55584422http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201302/understeer-graphic.jpgUndersteering
<p><strong>Causes of Understeer:</strong><br>– Heading into a turn too fast and your tires don’t have enough traction to safely complete the turn.</p><p>– Slamming the brakes to slow down and your front tires skid because they lose traction.</p><p>– Attempting to either steer and brake – or steer and accelerate – in a corner.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>How to Correct Understeer:</strong><br>– Again, look for a safe exit.</p><p>– Let off the pedal to slow down but don’t hit the brakes.</p><p>– Turn the wheel slightly back to straight until your front wheels gain grip.</p><p>– Once your tires regain grip, steer smoothly through the turn while coasting, using all grip available for steering. Avoid steering and braking or steering and accelerating while turning, whenever possible.</p> <p>Example: If you’re turning the wheel to the right and your front tires begin to skid instead of completing the turn, let off the gas and give your tires a chance to grip the road. Once they do, turn your steering wheel gently until your wheels are straight and then finish your turn.</p>
55584428http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201302/breaking1.jpgBraking
<p>If your car has ABS (Antilock Brake system) – most do now ­– don’t pump your brakes. The ABS will do it for you.</p> <p>If you don’t have ABS: Pump your brakes, fast and hard with your wheels pointed straight. You only want your wheels to lock up for a split second. As soon as they lock or if they start to slide, take your foot off the brake to gain grip. Repeat until you come to a complete stop.</p> <p>Rule of Thumb: Never try to stop with your wheels turned on wet, icy, or snowy roads.</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Photo: Larry Pierce</em></span></p>
55584430http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201302/low-vis.jpgDriving at night with low visibility
<p>When it’s dark out and all you can see is heavy snow flying at your windshield, dim all of the lights inside your car. You’re pupils will enlarge and you’ll have a better view of what’s in front of you.</p> <p>If lights from on coming cars make it difficult to see, try to follow the white line on the right side of the road.</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Photo: Larry Pierce</em></span></p>
55584423http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201302/tips.jpgHelpful Tips
<p>– Test your tires’ grip on icy and snowy roads by braking hard when no one’s in sight. Gauge how much your car skids or slides.</p><p>– Keep your hands at 9 and 3 on the steering wheel. If you do like I <em>did </em>and place them at 2 and 10, you run the risk of giving yourself a black eye if the airbag goes off.</p><p>– Position you seat to where you have a slight bend in your elbows and your torso is upright. No gangster lean.</p><p>– If you see patches of ice, rocks, or other obstacles on the road, do like you would when skiing bumps: plan a path and control your speed as you follow it.<br><span style="font-size: small;"><em></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Photo: Larry Pierce</em></span></p>
55584429http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201302/about-bwds.jpgBWDS: Teaching Drivers Since '83
<p>If you’re a skier, you've frequently driven through lousy—and more than likely—dangerous weather and road conditions. The more you know, the safer you’ll be. At 6,900 ft., the Bridgestone Winter Driving School understands winter. Three purpose-built ice- and snow-covered tracks, with different curves, pits, and hills, are designed each season using 250,000 gallons of recycled water. Half-day, full-day, and multi-day classes are offered to drivers 15-years and older. The school is open seven days a week through March, with six levels of classes, in group or private formats.</p><p>For more info visit <a href="http://winterdrive.com/" target="_blank">winterdrive.com</a></p><p><em>Photo: Larry Pierce</em></p>
Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:23:51 +0000AmandaMarkert55584410 at http://www.skinet.com/skiTips from the Pros - Ingrid Backstrom : "Respect"http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-ingrid-backstrom-respect?lnk=rss&loc=how-to-
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<div class="caption">A recreational skier all her life, Ingrid Backstrom didn’t enter her first big-mountain competition until she was 21, and even then it was on a whim. Lo and behold, she won it, and kept winning almost every contest she entered. More impressive, she captured the attention and respect of every athlete who’s ever laid skis to snow. Some people call her the best female freeskier in the world. Those who have skied with her or seen her in person call her the best freeskier in the world. And maybe it’s because she’s a woman, not in spite of that fact.</div>
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<div class="caption">Never ski a big line without getting as much info about it as possible. Scout lines from above and below, talk to the locals about snow conditions in the area, and make sure you have an exit strategy should something get dicey. Even if you haven’t skied a particular line before, if you’ve skied nearby runs with similar exposures and pitches you can reasonably assume the conditions will be similar. Look for signs such as shallow rocks, sastrugi, shady spots and sunny spots to make educated guesses about what hazards you might encounter.</div>
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<h4 class="title">2. Power Position</h4>
<div class="caption">The bigger the line, the bigger the consequences of form breaks. Make no mistake, you will have form breaks. Everybody does. The key to keeping them from wrecking your line and causing a fall in a no-fall zone is what Ingrid calls the power position: arms in front of you, hands up like you’re riding a motocross bike, strong core. No matter what inconsistencies you encounter—rotted out snow, superficial rocks, changes in pitch—if you return to your power position, you’ll stay stable and aggressive.</div>
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<div class="caption">A smooth descent without starts and stops is a beautiful thing, but it’s not always the reality. Being able to shut down your speed in a heartbeat or make short quick turns to avoid a hazard is key. If you can’t do a series of jump turns, keeping your skis inside a narrow corridor—no more than a couple ski lengths wide—and hopping them down the slope, you shouldn’t venture to uncharted terrain where you’ll inevitably have to make quick decisions and abrupt stops.</div>
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<p>A smooth descent without starts and stops is a beautiful thing, but it’s not always the reality. Being able to shut down your speed in a heartbeat or make short quick turns to avoid a hazard is key. If you can’t do a series of jump turns, keeping your skis inside a narrow corridor—no more than a couple ski lengths wide—and hopping them down the slope, you shouldn’t venture to uncharted terrain where you’ll inevitably have to make quick decisions and abrupt stops. Practice first on a groomed slope, then move to an ungroomed trail and slowly work your way to more challenging conditions until you can engage your edges quickly in either direction.</p><p><span style="line-height: 20px;"><strong>A Balanced Approach</strong><br></span><span style="line-height: 21px;">Feel like you’re always a little out of balance? Get used to it; it comes with the big-mountain territory. A great way to get comfortable with the discomfort is to practice skiing groomers with your boots completely unbuckled. Make big turns across the slope and pay attention to what your center of mass is doing throughout the turn, using fine adjustments in your feet and toes to stay balanced. Keep your center over the middle of your feet, and keep your hands in your power position.</span></p><p><span style="line-height: 21px;"><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-jonny-moseley-flow" target="_blank">Jonny Moseley–Flow<br></a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank">Glen Plake–Play</a><br></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
Ingrid's invaluable lesson on respect for the mountain.gallery55583111http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip02_1.jpgAdam ClarkBig Mountain Respect
<p>A recreational skier all her life, Ingrid Backstrom didn’t enter her first big-mountain competition until she was 21, and even then it was on a whim. Lo and behold, she won it, and kept winning almost every contest she entered. More impressive, she captured the attention and respect of every athlete who’s ever laid skis to snow. Some people call her the best female freeskier in the world. Those who have skied with her or seen her in person call her the best freeskier in the world. And maybe it’s because she’s a woman, not in spite of that fact. She approaches big lines with patience and respect for risk. Her forte? Shredding huge, gnarly lines and making it look easy. You can too.</p><p></p><p><strong>More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br><a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-jonny-moseley-flow" target="_blank">Jonny Moseley–Flow<br></a><a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank">Glen Plake–Play</a></p><p></p>
55583112http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip03.jpgAdam Clark1. Read The Terrain
<p>Never ski a big line without getting as much info about it as possible. Scout lines from above and below, talk to the locals about snow conditions in the area, and make sure you have an exit strategy should something get dicey. Even if you haven’t skied a particular line before, if you’ve skied nearby runs with similar exposures and pitches you can reasonably assume the conditions will be similar. Look for signs such as shallow rocks, sastrugi, shady spots and sunny spots to make educated guesses about what hazards you might encounter.</p><p><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-jonny-moseley-flow" target="_blank">Jonny Moseley–Flow<br></a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank">Glen Plake–Play</a></p>
55583113http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip04.jpgAdam Clark2. Power Position
<p>The bigger the line, the bigger the consequences of form breaks. Make no mistake, you will have form breaks. Everybody does. The key to keeping them from wrecking your line and causing a fall in a no-fall zone is what Ingrid calls the power position: arms in front of you, hands up like you’re riding a motocross bike, strong core. No matter what inconsistencies you encounter—rotted out snow, superficial rocks, changes in pitch—if you return to your power position, you’ll stay stable and aggressive.</p><p><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-jonny-moseley-flow" target="_blank">Jonny Moseley–Flow<br></a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank">Glen Plake–Play</a></p>
55583114http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip05.jpgAdam Clark3. Stop On A Dime
<p>A smooth descent without starts and stops is a beautiful thing, but it’s not always the reality. Being able to shut down your speed in a heartbeat or make short quick turns to avoid a hazard is key. If you can’t do a series of jump turns, keeping your skis inside a narrow corridor—no more than a couple ski lengths wide—and hopping them down the slope, you shouldn’t venture to uncharted terrain where you’ll inevitably have to make quick decisions and abrupt stops. Practice first on a groomed slope, then move to an ungroomed trail and slowly work your way to more challenging conditions until you can engage your edges quickly in either direction.</p><p><span style="line-height: 20px;"><strong>A Balanced Approach</strong><br></span><span style="line-height: 21px;">Feel like you’re always a little out of balance? Get used to it; it comes with the big-mountain territory. A great way to get comfortable with the discomfort is to practice skiing groomers with your boots completely unbuckled. Make big turns across the slope and pay attention to what your center of mass is doing throughout the turn, using fine adjustments in your feet and toes to stay balanced. Keep your center over the middle of your feet, and keep your hands in your power position.</span></p><p><span style="line-height: 21px;"><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-jonny-moseley-flow" target="_blank">Jonny Moseley–Flow<br></a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank">Glen Plake–Play</a><br></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:31:55 +0000KBascetta55583110 at http://www.skinet.com/skiTips from the Pros - Daron Rahlves: "Commit"http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-daron-rahlves-commit?lnk=rss&loc=how-to-
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<h4 class="title">Need for Speed</h4>
<div class="caption">Once you’ve nailed some basic fundamentals, going full-throttle on a groomer is relatively easy. Turn up the pitch or get off-piste, however, and things can get dicey. As evidenced by his multiple World Cup, Olympic and X Games wins Daron Rahlves has two speeds: fast and faster, at least when he’s carving up an iced-over racecourse. But these days, Rahlves is exploring a neglected medium: off-piste, big-mountain lines. No surprise, he makes quick work of those too. “I think a lot of skiers want to know how to go faster in the pow and crud,” says Rahlves.</div>
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<h4 class="title">1. Basic Turn </h4>
<div class="caption">When you move your hips into a turn and lead with your inside knee, you get good contact and pressure on the tongue of your boot, which transfers power to the tip of your ski. Keep your knees parallel to match your skis’ edge angles. Your skis will do most of the work.</div>
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<h4 class="title">2. Speed Arc </h4>
<div class="caption">The faster you go, the more you can lay it over and push your feet away from you. When you can get your hip into the hill and have a strong platform on the outside ski, you stay balanced. The key to a good turn is a confident initiation: pull your outside foot back so your tips don't dive into rough or deep snow. Let your skis—not your shoulders—swing across the hill. On firm snow you need to lead a with your inside arm to keep your tails from breaking loose. Soft snow is a bit more forgiving.</div>
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<h4 class="title">3. Slash Turn</h4>
<div class="caption">Spring snow that builds up below headwalls and warms in the afternoon sun smears like cream cheese. You can slash bank turns like this to shut speed down when needed. As you approach, stand tall to push your skis away from you, then move your weight toward the ski tips to apply pressure quickly but smoothly. You can feel how much to lay into it. Drag your inside pole to make slight adjustments.
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http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-daron-rahlves-commit#commentsHow To Learn From the ProsSki PerformanceCURRENT_SITE55583104http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip16_r1.jpg55583103Daron Rahlves' Need for SpeedNeed for speed.gallery55583105http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip16_r1_2.jpgNeed for Speed
<p>Once you’ve nailed some basic fundamentals, going full-throttle on a groomer is relatively easy. Turn up the pitch or get off-piste, however, and things can get dicey. As evidenced by his multiple World Cup, Olympic and X Games wins Daron Rahlves has two speeds: fast and faster, at least when he’s carving up an iced-over racecourse. But these days, Rahlves is exploring a neglected medium: off-piste, big-mountain lines. No surprise, he makes quick work of those too. “I think a lot of skiers want to know how to go faster in the pow and crud,” says Rahlves. Turns out, no matter where you are or how fast you’re going, the same principles apply.</p><p>“Skiing with speed and staying in control boils down to four things,” says Rahlves. 1. Confidence: Be aggressive and commit to moving your center of mass down the hill. 2. Technique: Pull your feet back at the top of a turn to establish a strong platform. 3. Active balance: Stay over the center of your skis as you work the terrain. 4. Foresight: Look ahead, pick your line, make it flow.</p>
55583107http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip18_1.jpg1. Basic Turn
When you move your hips into a turn and lead with your inside knee, you get good contact and pressure on the tongue of your boot, which transfers power to the tip of your ski. Keep your knees parallel to match your skis’ edge angles. Your skis will do most of the work.
55583106http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip17_1.jpg2. Speed Arc
The faster you go, the more you can lay it over and push your feet away from you. When you can get your hip into the hill and have a strong platform on the outside ski, you stay balanced. The key to a good turn is a confident initiation: pull your outside foot back so your tips don't dive into rough or deep snow. Let your skis—not your shoulders—swing across the hill. On firm snow you need to lead a with your inside arm to keep your tails from breaking loose. Soft snow is a bit more forgiving.
55583108http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip19.jpg3. Slash Turn
Spring snow that builds up below headwalls and warms in the afternoon sun smears like cream cheese. You can slash bank turns like this to shut speed down when needed. As you approach, stand tall to push your skis away from you, then move your weight toward the ski tips to apply pressure quickly but smoothly. You can feel how much to lay into it. Drag your inside pole to make slight adjustments.
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:52:24 +0000KBascetta55583104 at http://www.skinet.com/skiTips from the Pros - Jonny Moseley : "Flow"http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-jonny-moseley-flow?lnk=rss&loc=how-to-
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<div class="caption">"As you come across the top of a bump, you have to get your upper body over the top of your uphill ski, which will quickly become your new downhill ski. Everyone does this when they’re skiing normally. When you’re doing a GS turn, you have a lot of time to do it. In bumps, this move needs to happen so much faster."</div>
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<h4 class="title">1. Prejump</h4>
<div class="caption">Think of the crest of a mogul as a chain-link fence or hurdle you want to jump over. You approach it, squat down, explode up as hard as you can, throw your hips through and up, and at the apex of the jump, you pull your feet up and over. Don’t let the mogul push your feet. That’s how you jump anything—a cliff, a knoll, a rollover. Land softly and high on the backside of the mogul then skid to dump speed.</div>
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<h4 class="title">2. Step On It </h4>
<div class="caption">The backside of a mogul is steep—35 to 38 degrees maybe. If you don’t step onto it immediately after you come up over the crest—if you ride even to the toe of your boots before you start to turn—by the time your feet hit the snow, you will have fallen two or three feet. The earlier you step onto the backside of a mogul with your new downhill ski, the shorter your fall will be.</div>
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<h4 class="title">3. Flick Your Wrist </h4>
<div class="caption">Instead of reaching your whole arm out, you want to flick your pole at an angle to hit the backside, not the top, of the mogul so that when you ski by it, your hand isn’t up by your ear. That’s what pulls people back and to the inside, which is a terrible place to be.</div>
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<h4 class="title">4. Get Outside</h4>
<div class="caption">Getting back on your heels is never good, and leaning to the inside is so dangerous unless you’re racing on a flat GS course with shaped skis. It’s counterintuitive to stack your weight over your outside ski. Get use to it by practicing on the side of a cat track. See how tight you can keep your turns to the lip.<p>Video:&nbsp;<a title="Jonny Moseley's Bumpy Ride Tips" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/moseleymoguls" target="_self">http://www.skinet.com/ski/moseleymoguls</a></p></div>
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<p>"As you come across the top of a bump, you have to get your upper body over the top of your uphill ski, which will quickly become your new downhill ski. Everyone does this when they’re skiing normally. When you’re doing a GS turn, you have a lot of time to do it. In bumps, this move needs to happen so much faster."</p><p>Any lateral drills you can do—on dry land or on snow—will improve your quickness. “I used to jump side-to-side up stairs. It’s relatively low-impact, which isn’t ideal, but it forces you to squat down and suck your knees up. We also used to practice short-swing turns on the flats until we were blue in the face.”</p><p><strong>More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br><a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank">Glen Plake–Play<br></a><a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-ingrid-backstrom-respect" target="_blank">Ingrid Backstrom–Respect</a></p>
55583101http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip08_r1_1_1.jpgKeri Bascetta1. Prejump
<p>Think of the crest of a mogul as a chain-link fence or hurdle you want to jump over. You approach it, squat down, explode up as hard as you can, throw your hips through and up, and at the apex of the jump, you pull your feet up and over. Don’t let the mogul push your feet. That’s how you jump anything—a cliff, a knoll, a rollover. Land softly and high on the backside of the mogul then skid to dump speed.</p><p><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank">Glen Plake–Play<br></a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-ingrid-backstrom-respect" target="_blank">Ingrid Backstrom–Respect</a></p>
55583099http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip09.jpgKeri Bascetta2. Step On It
<p>The backside of a mogul is steep—35 to 38 degrees maybe. If you don’t step onto it immediately after you come up over the crest—if you ride even to the toe of your boots before you start to turn—by the time your feet hit the snow, you will have fallen two or three feet. The earlier you step onto the backside of a mogul with your new downhill ski, the shorter your fall will be.</p><p><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank">Glen Plake–Play<br></a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-ingrid-backstrom-respect" target="_blank">Ingrid Backstrom–Respect</a></p>
55583100http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip10.jpgKeri Bascetta3. Flick Your Wrist
<p>Instead of reaching your whole arm out, you want to flick your pole at an angle to hit the backside, not the top, of the mogul so that when you ski by it, your hand isn’t up by your ear. That’s what pulls people back and to the inside, which is a terrible place to be.</p><p><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank">Glen Plake–Play<br></a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-ingrid-backstrom-respect" target="_blank">Ingrid Backstrom–Respect</a></p>
55583102http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip07_1.jpgKeri Bascetta4. Get Outside
<p>Getting back on your heels is never good, and leaning to the inside is so dangerous unless you’re racing on a flat GS course with shaped skis. It’s counterintuitive to stack your weight over your outside ski. Get use to it by practicing on the side of a cat track. See how tight you can keep your turns to the lip.</p><p>Video:&nbsp;<a title="Jonny Moseley's Bumpy Ride Tips" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/moseleymoguls" target="_self">http://www.skinet.com/ski/moseleymoguls</a></p><p><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank">Glen Plake–Play<br></a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-ingrid-backstrom-respect" target="_blank">Ingrid Backstrom–Respect</a></p>
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:07:41 +0000KBascetta55583096 at http://www.skinet.com/skiTips from the Pros - Glen Plake: "Play" http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play?lnk=rss&loc=how-to-
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<div class="caption">“People are so obsessed with how much vert they’re getting,” says Glen Plake. “It’s stupid. Turn off the vert meter. Take the time to enjoy each run. Every ski hill is different, and 99 percent don’t have massive bowls, miles of grooming or a high-speed heated quad. That’s not what makes a ski area,” insists Plake. And that’s not lip service.</div>
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<div class="caption">Stand across the hill. Cross the tail of your uphill ski over your downhill ski. Slowly traverse with your weight on the downhill ski. If your right ski is crossed over your left, begin a 360-degree spin, turning uphill to the right. At the 180-degree point, when you're backward, do a kick turn to uncross the skis and ski away with both skis pointing straight. Don't split your legs apart - set your feet close to each other.</div>
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<div class="caption">Keeping your ski tips on the snow as you head downhill on a gentle slope, plant your left pole and lift your left heel to the side, then alternate. Keep your knees together. As you improve, carve on your inside edge, creating centrifugal force that will let your tails fly out to the side. It’s a lot of action and reaction.</div>
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<div class="caption">Lean on the uphill edge of your uphill ski and lift your downhill ski’s tail behind you by bending your knee and bending at the waist. Eventually, you’ll be positioned like a dog marking a fire hydrant with the tail of your ski parallel to your back or over your head, and you’ll eventually take it down the fall line. It’s a great move for balance.</div>
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<h4 class="title">4. Tip roll </h4>
<div class="caption">Stop in a traverse with your poles planted about a foot behind and downhill of your ski tips and your hands on top your poles. Set your edges, compress your core as if you’re going to jump off the snow and lift, heading in the direction of your poles. Look in the direction you want to go—doing a 180 balanced on your tips. Bend your knees once you’re on your tips—get in a backscratcher position, almost sitting on your heels.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Play's the Thing</h4>
<div class="caption">Says Plake: “Focus on lost or forgotten ski techniques. Most beginner ballet skills are old school ski drills. Be open to everything you can possibly do on your skis. Play in the parks. Hone your skills. Develop new ones. Try stuff on skis. Ski moguls. Play games like human slalom and tilt-a-whirl. Never waste a cat track.”</div>
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Glen Plake in the Italian Alps, below Mont Blanc.
Have Fun. Do Tricks.gallery55583089http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip11_1.jpgBerne BroudyHave fun. Do tricks.
<p>“People are so obsessed with how much vert they’re getting,” says Glen Plake. “It’s stupid. Turn off the vert meter. Take the time to enjoy each run. Every ski hill is different, and 99 percent don’t have massive bowls, miles of grooming or a high-speed heated quad. That’s not what makes a ski area,” insists Plake. And that’s not lip service. Skiing’s original shock jock—known for skiing the biggest, gnarliest lines on earth—has been visiting the country’s rinky-dinkiest, locals-only ski areas every winter since 1991 and ripping it up with racer kids, newbies and guys still skiing in rear-entry boots. Plake says it’s a privilege. Here’s his take on how to have a great day on the slopes, even when the mountain is more of a molehill.</p><p><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-jonny-moseley-flow" target="_blank">Jonny Moseley–Flow</a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank"><br></a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-ingrid-backstrom-respect" target="_blank">Ingrid Backstrom–Respect</a></p>
55583090http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip12_1.jpgBerne Broudy1. Javelin 360 Uncross
<p>Stand across the hill. Cross the tail of your uphill ski over your downhill ski. Slowly traverse with your weight on the downhill ski. If your right ski is crossed over your left, begin a 360-degree spin, turning uphill to the right. At the 180-degree point, when you're backward, do a kick turn to uncross the skis and ski away with both skis pointing straight. Don't split your legs apart - set your feet close to each other.</p><p><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-jonny-moseley-flow" target="_blank">Jonny Moseley–Flow</a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank"><br></a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-ingrid-backstrom-respect" target="_blank">Ingrid Backstrom–Respect</a></p>
55583093http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip15_1.jpgBerne Broudy2. Charleston
<p>Keeping your ski tips on the snow as you head downhill on a gentle slope, plant your left pole and lift your left heel to the side, then alternate. Keep your knees together. As you improve, carve on your inside edge, creating centrifugal force that will let your tails fly out to the side. It’s a lot of action and reaction.</p><p><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-jonny-moseley-flow" target="_blank">Jonny Moseley–Flow</a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank"><br></a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-ingrid-backstrom-respect" target="_blank">Ingrid Backstrom–Respect</a></p>
55583092http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip14_1.jpgBerne Broudy3. Rueul Christie
<p>Lean on the uphill edge of your uphill ski and lift your downhill ski’s tail behind you by bending your knee and bending at the waist. Eventually, you’ll be positioned like a dog marking a fire hydrant with the tail of your ski parallel to your back or over your head, and you’ll eventually take it down the fall line. It’s a great move for balance.</p><p><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-jonny-moseley-flow" target="_blank">Jonny Moseley–Flow</a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank"><br></a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-ingrid-backstrom-respect" target="_blank">Ingrid Backstrom–Respect</a></p>
55583091http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip13_1.jpgBerne Broudy4. Tip roll
<p>Stop in a traverse with your poles planted about a foot behind and downhill of your ski tips and your hands on top your poles. Set your edges, compress your core as if you’re going to jump off the snow and lift, heading in the direction of your poles. Look in the direction you want to go—doing a 180 balanced on your tips. Bend your knees once you’re on your tips—get in a backscratcher position, almost sitting on your heels.</p><p><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-jonny-moseley-flow" target="_blank">Jonny Moseley–Flow</a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank"><br></a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-ingrid-backstrom-respect" target="_blank">Ingrid Backstrom–Respect</a></p>
55583094http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201212/ski1212_tip20.jpgChristoffer SjostromPlay's the Thing
<p>Says Plake: “Focus on lost or forgotten ski techniques. Most beginner ballet skills are old school ski drills. Be open to everything you can possibly do on your skis. Play in the parks. Hone your skills. Develop new ones. Try stuff on skis. Ski moguls. Play games like human slalom and tilt-a-whirl. Never waste a cat track.”</p><p><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">More Tips from the Pros:</strong><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-jonny-moseley-flow" target="_blank">Jonny Moseley–Flow</a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-glen-plake-play" target="_blank"><br></a><a style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/tips-pros-ingrid-backstrom-respect" target="_blank">Ingrid Backstrom–Respect</a></p>
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:46:08 +0000KBascetta55583088 at http://www.skinet.com/skiOff-Piste Training within Resort Boundarieshttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/piste-training-within-resort-boundaries?lnk=rss&loc=how-to-
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<div class="caption">Sometimes a mountain’s most interesting terrain is hidden in plain sight. You pass right by it on your way to trails marked on your map. Easily overlooked terrain gardens like this one are wonderful training grounds for honing your versatility and off-piste skills. Because these areas haven’t been manicured and groomed, they may have a few irregular twists and turns.</div>
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<div class="caption"><span style="color: #375e94;"><span style="color: #3366ac;"><span style="color: #3660aa;"><span style="color: #3e6e98;"><span style="color: #3f7496;"><strong>1. STAY CALM</strong></span></span></span></span></span><br>Skiing around obstacles like this rock requires composure. Focus on where you want to go, not on what you don’t want to hit. Be prepared for the speed you’ll gain when your skis enter the fall line.&nbsp;</div>
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http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/piste-training-within-resort-boundaries#commentsHow To InstructionSki PerformanceSquaw ValleyCURRENT_SITE55581382http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201210/skirg12_cli1.jpg55581381Clinic Mike Rogan Progressiongallery55581383http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201210/clinic-mike-rogan-lettered.jpgTreasure Hunt
<p>Sometimes a mountain’s most interesting terrain is hidden in plain sight. You pass right by it on your way to trails marked on your map. Easily overlooked terrain gardens like this one are wonderful training grounds for honing your versatility and off-piste skills. Because these areas haven’t been manicured and groomed, they may have a few irregular twists and turns.</p><p><span style="color: #2f75b1;"><strong>HOW TO SKI IT</strong></span><br>Throw down a speed check at the top of all breakovers (A). Treat traverse lines—cut by unimaginative lemmings—like moguls (B). Extend your legs and be ready to plant your pole to manage the pitch change. When space opens up (C), so should your turns; let ’em rip and enjoy the acceleration. Flex your ankles and keep your hands forward.&nbsp;</p>
55581385http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201210/clinic-mike-rogan-numbered.jpgBreak it Down
<p><span style="color: #375e94;"><span style="color: #3366ac;"><span style="color: #3660aa;"><span style="color: #3e6e98;"><span style="color: #3f7496;"><strong>1. STAY CALM</strong></span></span></span></span></span><br>Skiing around obstacles like this rock requires composure. Focus on where you want to go, not on what you don’t want to hit. Be prepared for the speed you’ll gain when your skis enter the fall line.&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: #375e94;"><span style="color: #3366ac;"><span style="color: #3e6e98;"><span style="color: #3f7496;"><strong>2. DON’T BITE</strong></span></span></span></span><br>By inclining your entire body rather than just your feet and ankles, your edges won’t bite too hard, and you’ll be able to skid around the rock.</p><p><span style="color: #3e6e98;"><span style="color: #3f7496;"><strong>3. BEAT A PATH</strong></span></span><br>Once you’re past the obstacle, angulate your body, engage your edges to brake, and trust your skis’ sidecut to help you finish your turn. You’re past one obstacle; focus on the next.</p><p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #3f7496;"><strong>DATA</strong></span><br><strong>Date:</strong> 8:30 a.m., March 23,2012<br><strong>Location:</strong> Squaw Valley, Calif.<br><strong>Run:</strong> Unnamed zone between Saddle Face and Bullet, photographed from Mountain Run<br><strong>Weather:</strong> Partly cloudy, 22°F, no wind<br><strong>Aspect:</strong> East &nbsp;<br><strong>Snow:</strong> Frozen wind-scour</span><br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:19:04 +0000AmandaMarkert55581382 at http://www.skinet.com/ski